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Changes in the meaning of sexual risk behaviors among gay and bisexual male methamphetamine abusers before and after drug treatment
(Evolution de la signification des comportements sexuels à risque chez des hommes, homosexuels et bisexuels, usagers d'amphétamines, avant et après un traitement de leur usage de drogues.)
Auteur(s) :
REBACK C. J. ;
LARKINS S. ;
SHOPTAW, S.
Année
2004
Page(s) :
87-98
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
65
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
MAL (Maladies infectieuses / Infectious diseases)
Thésaurus mots-clés
AMPHETAMINE
;
CONDUITE A RISQUE
;
VIH
;
HSH
;
BISEXUEL
;
EVOLUTION
;
TRAITEMENT
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
AIDS and Behavior, 2004, 8, (1), 87-98
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
Methamphetamine is widely used among gay and bisexual men in the West Coast of the United States, and is often used in combination with high-risk sexual activities. This study combined quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to examine sexual risk behaviors among gay and bisexual male methamphetamine abusers as they entered treatment and at 1-year follow-up evaluations. Findings from the quantitative follow-up data demonstrate that gay and bisexual men reduce sexual risk behaviors and sustain those reductions following substance abuse treatment, and qualitative data reveal the meaning of these behavior changes from the perspective of the participant. At 1-year evaluations, associated behaviors of methamphetamine use and sexual risk behaviors were lessened. Although condom use decreased slightly, participants reported fewer anonymous sexual partners, reductions in episodes of both receptive and insertive anal intercourse, and an increased sense of responsibility to disclose their HIV status. This study further demonstrates the value of coupling quantitative with qualitative data in understanding the meanings behind reductions in high-risk behaviors. (Review' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Friends research institute, Inc. , Van Ness Recovery House, 1136 N. La Brea Avenue, West Hollywood, California 90038 ; Rebackcjalo.com
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.