1. Descriptive study on substance uses and risk of sexually transmitted infections in the practice of Chemsex in Spain
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Pablo del Pozo-Herce, Enrique Baca-García, Antonio Martínez-Sabater, Elena Chover-Sierra, Vicente Gea-Caballero, Javier Curto-Ramos, Michal Czapla, Piotr Karniej, Jesús Martínez-Tofe, Mercedes Sánchez-Barba, Regina Ruiz de Viñaspre, and Raúl Juárez-Vela
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substance use ,HIV infections ,sexual behavior ,STIs ,pre-exposure prophylaxis ,sexually transmitted infection ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
BackgroundIn recent years, there has been an increasing use of sex-related substances (known as “Chemsex”) to facilitate, intensify, and prolong the sexual experience of men who have sex with men. This phenomenon poses a public health problem, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and mental disorders.ObjectiveThe primary aim of this study was to delve into the correlation between substance use and sexual health, specifically examining the association between different substances used and the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the context of Chemsex in Spain.MethodsAn observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 563 Spanish participants between January and April 2023. Non-probabilistic purposive sampling was used by the investigators. The researchers administered a questionnaire to men who have sex with men who use substances, especially in the sexual sphere, in all the autonomous communities of Spain.Results14.7% reported having practiced slamsex in the last year, and 17.94% were diagnosed with a Sexually Transmitted Infection in the previous 6 months. Of these, 21% were on PREP treatment, with the main STIs being gonorrhea (p
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- 2024
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