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- Hanne Thiede, Linda A Valleroy, Duncan A MacKellar, David D Celentano, Wesley L Ford, Holly Hagan, Beryl A Koblin, Marlene LaLota, William McFarland, Douglas A Shehan, Lucia V Torian, and Young Men's Survey Study Group.
- Public Health-Seattle and King County, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. hanne.thiede@metrokc.gov
- Am J Public Health. 2003 Nov 1;93(11):1915-21.
ObjectivesWe sought to characterize substance use patterns in young men who have sex with men (MSM) in 7 US urban areas and sociodemographic characteristics and history associated with such use.MethodsWe examined data collected from 1994 through 1998 in a venue-based, cross-sectional survey.ResultsAmong the 3492 participants, 66% reported use of illicit drugs; 28%, use of 3 or more drugs; 29%, frequent drug use (once a week or more); and 4%, injection drug use. These practices were more common among participants who were White, self-identified as bisexual or heterosexual, had run away, or had experienced forced sex.ConclusionsEffective drug prevention and treatment programs addressing local drug-use patterns and associated factors are urgently needed for young MSM, a population with a high rate of illicit drug use.
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