CDC consultation on methamphetamine use and sexual risk behavior for HIV/STD infection: summary and suggestions.
In January 2005, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted a national consultation of scientists, public health officials, and community service providers to address growing concerns about the association of methamphetamine use and sexual risk behavior for HIV/STD infection, which is well documented among men who have sex with men. The purpose of the consultation was to review a representation of the current state of the science and practice on the topic in order to reduce the situational link of methamphetamine use and sexual risk. A set of suggestions for future research and programs were developed by the participants. This article provides a summary of content and recommendations from the consultation, and not an exhaustive review of the literature.
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Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, Mailstop E37, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. gcm2@cdc.gov
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D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D014481:United States
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008694:Methamphetamine