Explanations for methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City

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作者
Halkitis, PN
Fischgrund, BN
Parsons, JT
机构
[1] NYU, New York, NY 10003 USA
[2] Ctr Hlth Ident Behab & Prevent Studies, New York, NY USA
[3] CUNY Hunter Coll, New York, NY 10021 USA
[4] CUNY, Grad Ctr, New York, NY 10021 USA
关键词
methamphetamine; stimulants; motivations; men who have sex with men; ethnographic;
D O I
10.1081/JA-200066900
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
Qualitative interview data from Project Tina, a formative investigation of methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City, were used to explore the reasons men use methamphetamine. Interviews were conducted with 48 active methamphetamine users, and coding revealed that a majority of the men used the substance to enhance sexual experiences. However, usage was also related to physical needs, emotional needs, and socialization. Differential explanations were noted across participant HIV serostatus, age, and race/ethnicity. HIV seropositive men indicated significantly greater use of methamphetamine for sexual reasons, as did older respondents. HIV seronegative participants reported significantly greater use of the drug for social reasons, as did younger men. White participants were significantly more likely to use the drug jor physical reasons compared to other men. These data suggest that methamphetamine use is multifaceted. Treatment programs should consider individual differences and motivations for drug use in tailoring programs.
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页码:1331 / 1345
页数:15
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