Correlates of recent unprotected anal sex among men having sex with men attending a large sex resort in the South.
BACKGROUND
Published studies have not investigated sexually transmitted disease-associated risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) attending U.S. sex resorts.


OBJECTIVE
We conducted an exploratory study to identify demographic and behavioral correlates of recently engaging in unprotected anal sex (UAS) among MSM attending a sex resort in the southern United States.


METHODS
A cross-sectional survey of 150 men.


RESULTS
In multivariate analyses, men were more likely to practice risky sex if they also recently engaged in the practices of having group sex (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 3.0), rimming (AOR, 2.0), or if they used public restrooms to meet potential sex partners (AOR, 2.6). UAS was also more likely among men vaccinated against hepatitis B (AOR, 1.9). Men who reported having primary partners and men who reported being HIV-positive were no less likely than other men in the sample to report recent UAS.


CONCLUSIONS
Sex resorts can be an important venue for sexually transmitted disease and HIV prevention among MSM. Tailored prevention messages could be warranted for men who report group sex, rimming, meeting partners in public restrooms, or being vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Crosby
Richard
R
Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Health Education, Emory Center for AIDS Research, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. rcrosby@sph.emory.edu
DiClemente
Ralph J
RJ
Mettey
Aaron
A
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005845:Georgia / Q000453:epidemiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D011998:Recreation; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines