scholarly journals Sex on demand: geosocial networking phone apps and risk of sexually transmitted infections among a cross-sectional sample of men who have sex with men in Los Angeles county

2014 ◽  
Vol 90 (7) ◽  
pp. 567-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew R Beymer ◽  
Robert E Weiss ◽  
Robert K Bolan ◽  
Ellen T Rudy ◽  
Linda B Bourque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Los Angeles County ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Geosocial Networking ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Cross-Sectional Study of Sexual Behavior, Alcohol Use, and Mental Health Conditions Associated With Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Deploying Shipboard US Military Personnel

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (11-12) ◽  
pp. e693-e700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Harbertson ◽  
Paul T Scott ◽  
Hector Lemus ◽  
Nelson L Michael ◽  
Braden R Hale
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Us Military ◽  
Sex With Men

Abstract Introduction Limited comprehensive data exist on risk behavior associated with sexually transmitted infections (STI) among ship-assigned US military personnel during the predeployment time period (PDT). This study examined whether sexual risk behaviors, alcohol use, involuntary drug consumption (IDC), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression during the 12 months prior to deployment were associated with provider-diagnosed STIs in this population. Materials and Methods Using cross-sectional data collected during 2012–2014 among sexually active personnel, multivariable regression assessed factors associated with STIs among all men (n = 1,831). Stratified analyses were conducted among men who have sex with women (MSW, n = 1,530), men who have sex with men or men and women (MSM, n = 83), and excluded those not reporting sexual partner gender (n = 218). Results Among MSW, transactional sex (AOR 3.8, 95% CI 1.5–9.4) meeting sexual partners at work (AOR 4.3, 95% CI 2.0–9.2), IDC (AOR 6.6, 95% CI 3.0–14.5), and incomplete mental health assessments (AOR 4.4, 95% CI 1.6–12.0) were significantly associated with STIs after adjustment. Among all men, those who identified as MSM (AOR 4.6, 95% CI 1.9–11.2) and drug screen positive (AOR 3.3, 95% CI 1.3–8.6) were significantly more likely to report an STI. Conclusions Previously unreported factors significantly associated with STIs at the PDT among MSW in the adjusted analysis were meeting sexual partners at work and IDC. IDC during the PDT warrants further exploration. These results can inform tailored STI reduction interventions among shipboard personnel and similarly aged civilians undergoing similar transition/travel experiences.

Risky sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and purchase sex attending an Israeli sexually transmitted infection clinic

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rivka S Rich ◽  
Alex Leventhal ◽  
Rivka Sheffer ◽  
Zohar Mor
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sex With Men

Men who have sex with men (MSM) and purchase sex (MPS) are a sub-group potentially at high risk for acquiring and transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This is a hard-to-reach population resulting in a scarcity of studies covering the issue. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the association between purchasing sex and high-risk behaviors related to HIV/STI transmission and appraise the STI prevalence among MSM. All MSM who attended the STI clinic in Tel Aviv between 2003 and 2010 were included. Demographics, behavioral, clinical, and laboratory data were compared between MPS and non-MPS to identify high-risk sexual behaviors and STI prevalence associated with purchasing sex. Of the first visits of 2694 MSM who attended the STI clinic during the study period, 151 (5.6%) paid for sex. MPS were more commonly older and married than non-MPS. MPS were more likely to engage in behaviors associated with high risk for HIV/STI transmission, including infrequent condom use during anal sex, substance use during sex, and selling sex themselves. MPS had a higher STI prevalence than non-MPS, although this was not statistically significant ( p = 0.05). These findings highlight the need to establish culturally tailored interventions for MPS addressing the potential risks associated with purchasing sex.

scholarly journals Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Incarcerated Women: Findings From a Decade of Screening in a Los Angeles County Jail, 2002–2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. e103-e109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Javanbakht ◽  
Melina Boudov ◽  
Laura J. Anderson ◽  
Mark Malek ◽  
Lisa V. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Los Angeles County ◽  
Incarcerated Women ◽  
County Jail ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Social and Behavioral Correlates of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Men who Have Sex with Men who Use Alcohol in the San Francisco Bay Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 155798832110268
Author(s):  
Jennifer P. Jain ◽  
Akua O. Gyamerah ◽  
Glenda N. Baguso ◽  
Carol Dawson-Rose ◽  
Janet Ikeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
The Past ◽  
Sex With Men

The risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) is driven by various socio-behavioral factors. From 2015-2017, 247 MSM ≥ 18 years-old who reported alcohol use in the past year, were recruited into a cross-sectional study in San Francisco. Participants completed a survey assessing socio-demographics, substance use and treatment, sexual behaviors, HIV status and self-reported STI diagnosis in the past 6 months. Multivariable logistic regression models stratified by HIV status were used to identify the correlates of STIs. Of 247 MSM, the prevalence of bacterial STIs were: gonorrhea (12.9%), chlamydia (9.3%) and syphilis (6.0%). Among 177 MSM living without HIV, factors significantly associated with recent STI diagnosis were: current pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use (aOR = 3.53, 95% CI: 1.42–8.75, p ≤ .01), popper use during sex in the past 6 months (aOR = 3.16, 95% CI = 1.34–7.47, p ≤ .01) and a history of alcohol treatment (aOR = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.04–0.68, p = .01). Also, in a sensitivity analysis (removing PrEP), any receptive condomless anal sex was independently associated with recent STI diagnosis (aOR = 2.86, 95% CI = 1.15–7.08, p = .02). Among 70 MSM living with HIV, factors significantly associated with recent STI diagnosis were: White race/ethnicity (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 7.36, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.48–36.62, p = .01), younger age (aOR = 0.90, 95% CI: 0.84–0.97, p < .01) and a higher number of male sexual partners in the past 6 months (aOR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.00–1.06, p = .02). Sexual health interventions that address the unique needs of MSM living with and without HIV who use alcohol in San Francisco are needed to reduce STI acquisition and transmission.

Prevalence of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections in HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Germany: results of a multicentre cross-sectional study

Infection ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph D. Spinner ◽  
Christoph Boesecke ◽  
Cornelius Jordan ◽  
Christoph Wyen ◽  
Tim Kümmerle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Positive Men
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