ArticleThe journal of sexual medicine2013
HIV risk in group sexual encounters: an event-level analysis from a national online survey of MSM in the U.S.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 58 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Recruiting vulnerable populations to participate in HIV prevention research: findings from the Together 5000 cohort study.Annals of epidemiology · 2019Article
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- Differentially classified methamphetamine-using men who have sex with men: A latent class analysis.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2018Article
- An Event-Level Analysis of Condomless Anal Intercourse with a HIV-Discordant or HIV Status-Unknown Partner Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men from a Multi-site Study.AIDS and behavior · 2018Article
- Preintervention Profiles of Information, Motivational, and Behavioral Self-Efficacy for Methamphetamine Use and HIV Medication Adherence Among Gay and Bisexual Men.AIDS patient care and STDs · 2017Article
- Life Chaos and Perceived Social Support Among Methamphetamine-Using Men Who Have Sex With Men Engaging in Transactional Sexual Encounters.Substance use & misuse · 2017Article
- Beyond Anal Sex: Sexual Practices of Men Who have Sex with Men and Associations with HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections.The journal of sexual medicine · 2016Article
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Abstract
introductionResearchers have investigated group sexual encounters (GSEs) as potential sources for HIV/STI transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM); however, much of this work has focused on organized sex parties.
aimTo compare behavioral and social characteristics of groups of men who engaged in three types of GSEs: threesomes, spontaneous group sex, and organized sex parties.
methodsIn 2012, 1,815 U.S.-based MSM completed an online survey.
main outcome measureWe compared men based on their most recent type of GSE: threesome (68.2%), spontaneous group sex (19.7%), or organized sex party (12.1%).
resultsUsing multinomial logistic regression, with type of GSE as the dependent variable, MSM who were HIV-positive, used stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine, crack), consumed five or more alcoholic drinks, and reported receptive unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) during the most recent GSE had significantly higher odds of having had spontaneous group sex as compared to a threesome. MSM who were HIV-positive, not in a relationship, and did not report receptive UAI during the most recent GSE had significantly higher odds of having attended an organized sex party as compared to a threesome. MSM who were in a relationship, had consumed five or more alcoholic drinks, had used stimulants, and reported receptive UAI during the most recent GSE had significantly higher odds of having had spontaneous group sex as compared to an organized sex party. Compared to others, those having engaged in a GSE were more likely to report recent UAI (65% vs. 45%).
conclusionsMen having engaged in a GSE were at greater risk for behaviors that transmit HIV and STIs. Unique social and behavioral characteristics inherent to threesomes, spontaneous group sex, and sex parties highlight the need to identify prevention strategies to help those who participate in GSEs reduce their risk for HIV and STI transmission.
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