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Regional Patterns and Correlates of Substance Use among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in 7 US Urban Areas

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  • Thiede, H.
  • Valleroy, L.A.
  • MacKellar, D.A.
  • Celentano, D.D.
  • Ford, W.L.
  • Hagan, H.
  • Koblin, B.A.
  • LaLota, M.
  • McFarland, W.
  • Shehan, D.A.
  • Torian, L.V.

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Objectives. We sought to characterize substance use patterns in young men who have sex with men (MSM) in 7 US urban areas and sociodemographic characteristics and history associated with such use. Methods. We examined data collected from 1994 through 1998 in a venue-based, cross-sectional survey. Results. Among the 3492 participants, 66% reported use of illicit drugs; 28%, use of 3 or more drugs; 29%, frequent drug use (once a week or more); and 4%, injection drug use. These practices were more common among participants who were White, self-identified as bisexual or heterosexual, had run away, or had experienced forced sex. Conclusions. Effective drug prevention and treatment programs addressing local drug-use patterns and associated factors are urgently needed for young MSM, a population with a high rate of illicit drug use.

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  • Thiede, H. & Valleroy, L.A. & MacKellar, D.A. & Celentano, D.D. & Ford, W.L. & Hagan, H. & Koblin, B.A. & LaLota, M. & McFarland, W. & Shehan, D.A. & Torian, L.V., 2003. "Regional Patterns and Correlates of Substance Use among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in 7 US Urban Areas," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(11), pages 1915-1921.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:11:1915-1921_7
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    1. Hugo M. Mialon & Erik T. Nesson & Michael C. Samuel, 2016. "Crystal Clear? The Relationship Between Methamphetamine Use and Sexually Transmitted Infections," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 25(3), pages 292-313, March.
    2. Dustin T. Duncan & Farzana Kapadia & Perry N. Halkitis, 2014. "Examination of Spatial Polygamy among Young Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City: The P18 Cohort Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(9), pages 1-22, August.
    3. Lewis, Nathaniel M. & Wilson, Kathi, 2017. "HIV risk behaviours among immigrant and ethnic minority gay and bisexual men in North America and Europe: A systematic review," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 179(C), pages 115-128.
    4. Wells, Elizabeth A. & Asakura, Kenta & Hoppe, Marilyn J. & Balsam, Kimberly F. & Morrison, Diane M. & Beadnell, Blair, 2013. "Social services for sexual minority youth: Preferences for what, where, and how services are delivered," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 35(2), pages 312-320.

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