title: Dark rooms in Brazilian nightclubs: a matter of concern for STD/HIV policymakers.
abstract: A mixed methods study in Brazil identified patterns of drug use, violence and sexual behaviours in a representative sample of nightclubs and patrons. Ethnographic observations were performed inside the nightclubs and showed the existence of "dark rooms" - areas reserved for sexual intercourse - in nightclubs targeting men who have sex with men. The letter describes characteristics of the sexual behaviour in these areas.
authors: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Department of Preventive Medicine, Rua Botucatu, 740, 4° andar, 04022-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Zila M
authors: ZM
authors: Sanchez
authors: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Department of Preventive Medicine, Rua Botucatu, 740, 4° andar, 04022-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Claudia M A
authors: CM
authors: Carlini
authors: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Department of Preventive Medicine, Rua Botucatu, 740, 4° andar, 04022-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Solange
authors: S
authors: Andreoni