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ArticleSexually transmitted infections2014

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.

Matthew R Beymer, Robert E Weiss, Robert K Bolan, Ellen T Rudy, Linda B Bourque, Jeffrey P Rodriguez, Donald E Morisky

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Article in Sexually transmitted infections, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 115 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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115 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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7 authors.

Matthew R BeymerL.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Los Angeles, California, USA Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Robert E WeissFielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Robert K BolanL.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Ellen T RudyCounty of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease Program, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Linda B BourqueFielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jeffrey P RodriguezL.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Donald E MoriskyFielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Funding

UCLA Rapid, Relevant, Rigorous Implementation Science HubP30MH058107 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · PI RAPHAEL J LANDOVITZ · 1997 to 2026
$53.5M
Virology CoreP30AI028697 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · PI ANTON, PETER A · 1991 to 2018
$39.9M
NIAID NIH HHS 5P30AI028697NIAID NIH HHS P30 AI028697NIMH NIH HHS P30 MH058107NIMH NIH HHS P30MH58107
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGeosocial networking applications (GSN apps) used for meeting sexual partners have become increasingly popular with men who have sex with men (MSM) since 2009. The current study aimed to determine if self-identified HIV-negative, MSM clinic attendees who used GSN apps have an increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) compared to self-identified HIV-negative, MSM attendees who met sexual partners via in-person venues, such as bars or clubs or through MSM-specific hook-up websites.

methodsData were collected between August 2011 and January 2013 on all self-identified HIV-negative, MSM clients visiting the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center for STI screening. A total of 7184 individuals tested for STIs and self-reported behaviours on drug use and social networking methods to meet sexual partners. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyse the results.

resultsIndividuals who used GSN apps for meeting sexual partners had greater odds of testing positive for gonorrhoea (OR: 1.25; 95% CI 1.06 to 1.48) and for chlamydia (OR: 1.37; 95% CI 1.13 to 1.65) compared to individuals who met partners through in-person methods only. There were no significant differences in syphilis and HIV incidence between those who met partners via in-person venues only, on the internet or through GSN apps.

conclusionsThe present study concludes that sexual health clinic MSM attendees who are meeting on GSN apps are at greater risk for gonorrhoea and chlamydia than MSM attendees who meet in-person or on the internet. Future interventions should explore the use of these novel technologies for testing promotion, prevention and education.

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Geographic MappingSocial NetworkingAdultBisexualityChlamydia InfectionsCross-Sectional StudiesGonorrheaHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLogistic ModelsLos AngelesMaleMiddle AgedMobile ApplicationsMultivariate AnalysisCHLAMYDIA INFECTIONGAY MENGONORRHOEASEXUAL BEHAVIOUR

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PMCPMC4198579

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