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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023

Associations between Drug Use and Sexual Risk Behaviours among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Japan: Results from the Cross-Sectional LASH Study.

Takeshi Miwa, Masazumi Yamaguchi, Tomoko Ohtsuki, Gaku Oshima, Chihiro Wakabayashi, Sachiko Nosaka, Kanna Hayashi, Yuzuru Ikushima, Masayoshi Tarui

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Takeshi MiwaPositive Living and Community Empowerment Tokyo (PLACE TOKYO), 4-11-5-403 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-9725-1452
Masazumi YamaguchiHakujikai Choju Rehabilitation Hospital, 5-13-7 Shikahama, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 123-0864, Japan.
Tomoko OhtsukiPositive Living and Community Empowerment Tokyo (PLACE TOKYO), 4-11-5-403 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan.
Gaku OshimaSchool of Information and Communication, Meiji University, 1-1 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301, Japan.
Chihiro WakabayashiSchool of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, 820 Sannomiya, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama 343-8540, Japan.
Sachiko NosakaGraduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
Kanna HayashiFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, Room 11300, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada.
Yuzuru IkushimaPositive Living and Community Empowerment Tokyo (PLACE TOKYO), 4-11-5-403 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan.
Masayoshi TaruiPositive Living and Community Empowerment Tokyo (PLACE TOKYO), 4-11-5-403 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan.
Meiji University · JPOsaka University of Human Sciences · JPSaitama Prefectural University · JPSimon Fraser University · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study assessed drug use patterns among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Japan, and evaluated their potential associations with sexual risk behaviours. Between September and October 2016, study subjects were recruited through a cross-sectional survey (LASH: Love Life and Sexual Health) using a geosocial networking application for MSM. Of the participants, 25.4% (1756/6921) reported ever having used drugs, and 11.3% (780/6921) reported having done so in the past six months. Those who used drugs were more likely to have greater knowledge of HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Drug use in the past six months was independently associated with each of the following sexual risk behaviours in the same period: (i) six or more sexual partners (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.70, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.30-3.17); (ii) condomless anal intercourse (aOR = 2.88, 95% CI: 2.43-3.42); (iii) group sex (aOR = 2.60, 95% CI: 2.22-3.05); and (iv) sex work (aOR = 2.30, 95% CI: 1.67-3.16). These results suggest that MSM in Japan who use drugs are more likely to report sexual risk behaviours, while also having greater knowledge of HIV/STIs. Supporting MSM to minimise the harm from drug use may be helpful in reducing HIV transmission among this priority population.

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HIV InfectionsSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexually Transmitted DiseasesSubstance-Related DisordersCross-Sectional StudiesHomosexuality, MaleHumansJapanMaleRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSexual Partnersdrug useHIV/AIDSJapanmen who have sex with mensexual risk behaviour

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PMID37444124
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