Sex and drugs: high-risk behaviors at circuit parties.
HIV and other sexually transmitted infection rates are increasing among men who have sex with men. This increase may be attributed to the high rates of drug use and risky sexual behaviors at gay festive events called circuit parties. Although few studies have examined the actual level of risk, the implications from the available studies underscore the need for the development of interventions to address this public health concern. The 5 As approach provides an evidence-based approach to assist in behavior change that may reduce the HIV and sexually transmitted infection rates among gay and bisexual men who attend circuit parties. This article reviews the findings and recommendations from the few available studies on circuit parties and risk behavior. The authors propose that the 5 As approach for behavioral change be adapted by practitioners in the primary care setting.
Weidel
James John
JJ
School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA. jweidel@miami.edu
Provencio-Vasquez
Elias
E
Grossman
Janet
J
D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012919:Social Behavior; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States; D047568:Unsafe Sex / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
D013287:Illicit Drugs