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Sexualized alcohol and drug use among men who have sex with men and the PrEP retention in Thailand. [PDF]

Drug Alcohol Depend Rep
Introduction: Sexualized alcohol use (SAU) and sexualized drug use (SDU) involve the use of alcohol and/or drugs in sexual contexts, which may impact the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) continuum of care. This study examines associations between SAU,
Oon-Arom A, Grelotti DJ, Srithanaviboonchai K, Angurawaranon C, Larkins S, Lee SJ, Jiraporncharoen W.   +6 more
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Influence of Social Media on Sexualized Drug Use and Chemsex Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men: Observational Prospective Cohort Study.

J Med Internet Res, 2020
BackgroundSexualized drug use (SDU; the use of any psychoactive substance before or during sexual intercourse) is prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM) and may aggravate the worsening HIV epidemic in this key population ...
Wang Z, Yang X, Mo PKH, Fang Y, Ip TKM, Lau JTF.   +5 more
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A contextual behavioral model of chemsex: structural equation modeling of psychological predictors of hypersexuality and drug use. [PDF]

Front Psychol
Background and objectiveChemsex, defined as the intentional use of psychoactive substances in sexual contexts, is increasingly prevalent among gay and bisexual men and is associated with a range of mental, physical and social implications.
Rico R, Montesinos F.
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Chemsex, sexualized drug use and emotional vulnerability among men who have sex with men (MSM): a one-month survey in a STI/HIV center. [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Chemsex, characterized by the intentional use of specific drugs to enhance sexual experiences during group sessions, represents a challenge for the health of some sexually active communities, such as men who have sex with men (MSM).
Capodieci S, Zaccarelli M, Stingone C, Giuliani E, Cafaro V, Gianserra L, Donà MG, Latini A, Giuliani M.   +8 more
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Analysis of potential barriers for PrEP non-users among PrEP-eligible MSM in Germany. [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provides effective protection against HIV. Since September 2019, the costs of PrEP have been covered by statutory health insurance in Germany.
Waldorf H, Marcus U, Iannuzzi S, Albrecht S, Hoebel J, Gunsenheimer-Bartmeyer B, Bremer V, von Kleist M, Koppe U.   +8 more
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Polydrug use during chemsex: single and intersecting sexual effects of commonly used drugs. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Chemsex refers to the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance, explore, or alter sexual experiences. The use of geolocation apps, and its link with physical, psychological, and social harms for the individual as well as society has been ...
Platteau T, Schrooten J, Herrijgers C, den Daas C, Ventura M, Strong C, de Wit J.   +6 more
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Healthcare Access Among Individuals Who Practice Chemsex in Brazil: A Scoping Review Protocol. [PDF]

Nurs Rep
Background: Chemsex, the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance sexual experiences, is an emerging public health issue in Brazil, associated with increased risks of sexually transmitted infections and complex psychosocial vulnerabilities ...
de Carvalho IS, Cepas LA, de Sousa ÁFL, Fernandes TM, Luz TG, da Silva JCS, da Silva Marques A, Ribeiro CJN, Lima SVMA, de Sousa AR, Sorgi CA, Nakamura R, Fernandes APM.   +12 more
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Leveraging mHealth interventions to reduce sex- and drug-related risk behaviors among chemsex-involved men who have sex with men: evidence from a qualitative study. [PDF]

Harm Reduct J
Background Chemsex, a form of sexualized drug use, is a growing public health concern among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia. It is associated with an increased likelihood of HIV transmission and other adverse health outcomes, such as overdose.
Gautam K, Uyar C, Wickersham JA, Paudel K, Azwa I, Altice FL, Sujan MSH, Ha T, Copenhaver MM, Shrestha R.   +9 more
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Mental Health Symptoms Associated with Sexualized Drug Use (Chemsex) among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021
Íncera-Fernández D, Gámez-Guadix M, Moreno-Guillén S.   +2 more
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Getting Inside the Mind of Gay and Bisexual Men Who Have Sex with Men with Sexualized Drug Use - A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Int J Sex Health, 2023
Marques Oliveira P, Sousa Reis C, Vieira-Coelho MA.   +2 more
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