Sexual risk behavior associated with co-administration of methamphetamine and other drugs in a sample of HIV-positive men who have sex with men.
This study examined the association between sexual risk behavior and co-administration of methamphetamine with other drugs in a sample of 341 HIV-positive MSM. Those who reported methamphetamine co-administration in the past two months (65%) reported significantly more unprotected anal and oral sex and a greater number of casual, anonymous, and paid sex partners in this timeframe compared to men who used methamphetamine alone. Two primary patterns of co-administration were identified: 1) drug combinations motivated by sexual performance and enhancement (eg, methamphetamine, poppers, sildenafil); and 2) "party drug" combinations (eg, methamphetamine, GHB, ketamine). Implications for further research and possible applications to risk-reduction interventions are discussed.
Semple
Shirley J
SJ
Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0680, USA.
Strathdee
Steffanie A
SA
Zians
Jim
J
Patterson
Thomas L
TL
D000328:Adult; D055030:Drug Users / Q000523:psychology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior
D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008694:Methamphetamine