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1. Crystal methamphetamine use and sexually transmitted infection: the importance of sexual history taking

Author

Blank, Susan

Subjects
Methamphetamine -- Usage, Homosexuality -- Sexual behavior, Chlamydia -- Health aspects, Sexually transmitted diseases -- Health aspects, Sex counseling -- Health aspects, Psychology and mental health, Women's issues/gender studies
Abstract

Crystal methamphetamine (MA) use is associated with sexual behaviors that increase the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sexual history-taking and screening for sexually transmitted infections can be a powerful way for primary care clinicians to identify and address crystal meth and other substance abuse problems. The reverse is also true: patients with known substance abuse or mental health problems may benefit greatly from careful sexual health evaluation and counseling. As the majority of STIs have no noticeable symptoms in their early stages, clinicians diagnosing crystal methamphetamine or other substance abuse problems, or taking care of the primary care needs of such patients must be familiar with sexual history-taking in order to identify patients needing a thorough exam and to ensure adequate STI screening. KEYWORDS. Chlamydia, crystal meth, gonorrhea, herpes, homosexuality, methamphetamine, men who have sex with men (MSM), sexual history, sexually transmitted infection (STI)

Published
2006

2. Seroprevalence and determinants of eight high-risk human papillomavirus types in homosexual men, heterosexual men, and women: a population-based study in Amsterdam

Author

Heiligenberg, Marlies, Michael, Kristina M., Kramer, Merlijn A., Pawlita, Michael, Prins, Maria, Coutinho, Roel A., Dukers-Muijrers, Nicole H.T.M., and Waterboer, Tim

Subjects
Disease transmission -- Research, Homosexuality -- Sexual behavior, Homosexuality -- Health aspects, Homosexuality -- Research, Papillomavirus infections -- Research, Papillomavirus infections -- Risk factors, Health
Abstract

Background: To determine differences in the seroprevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) types between men having sex with men (MSM), heterosexual men and women, we analyzed seroprevalence and risk factors for 8 hrHPV in the general population of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Methods: We interviewed 1349 inhabitants aged [greater than or equal to]17 years and tested sera for antibodies against L1 capsid proteins of 8 hrHPV using Luminex-based multiplex serology. Risk factors for hrHPV were determined by multivariate Poisson analysis. Results: Seroprevalences for 8 hrHPV ranged from 13.1% for HPV-45 to 31.4% for HPV-35. Seropositivity for HPV-16 and HPV-18 was more common in women and MSM than in heterosexual men. HPV-16 and -18 were more common in subjects also having antibodies against other hrHPV types (prevalence rate ratio [PRR], 2.12, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.52-2.97; and PRR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.43-2.81, respectively) and/or herpes simplex virus type 2 (PRR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.32-2.16; and PRR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.13-1.92, respectively). HPV-18 was more common in persons with a history of sexually transmitted infections (STI) (PRR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.20-2.25). HPV-35, -45, and -58 were more common in non-European ethnic groups. Conclusions: Prevalence of 8 hrHPV antibodies was high in the Amsterdam population, especially in MSM. DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181e71069

Published
2010

3. Second opinions

Subjects
Homosexuality -- Sexual behavior, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

'Will [Lance] Bass's story of being a very wealthy gay man separated from a straight world by mansions and security someday help someone realize that they too are incredibly wealthy [...]

Published
2006

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