Sexually Transmitted Infections Risk and Interstate Sexual Networks Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in New England.

Authors :: Ibanhes FH
Fenn N
Le Brazidec D
Napoleon S
Predmore Z
Skinner A
Zanowick-Marr A
Galipeau D
Raifman J
Dean LT
Chan PA
Source :: Sexually transmitted diseases [Sex Transm Dis] 2023 Aug 01; Vol. 50 (8), pp. 494-498. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 20.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Abstract: By investigating relationships between sexual mobility and sexual transmitted infection (STI) risk factors among men who have sex with men, we found that STI history, number of sexual partners, and substance use are associated with increased odds of interstate sexual encounters, suggesting that interjurisdictional approaches to STI prevention are needed.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest and Sources of Funding: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. This work was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (Contract 1R21MH118019), Infectious Diseases Society of America Grants for Emerging Researcher/Clinician Mentorship Program, and Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research (P30AI094189). P.A.C. is also on staff at the Rhode Island Public Health Institute and Rhode Island Department of Health.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Male
Humans
Homosexuality, Male
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
New England
Risk-Taking
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Sexually Transmitted Diseases epidemiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases prevention & control
HIV Infections

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