Chemsex and its risk factors associated with human immunodeficiency virus among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong
Alex Siu Wing Chan, Patrick Ming‐Kuen Tang, Elsie Yan
Abstract
, who published a study on the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in homosexual, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men at sexual health clinics in England and the relationship between baseline variables and future HIV occurrence. Chemically-enhanced sexual experience (chemsex) is becoming a global phenomenon. There are increasing medical and academic concerns about chemsex, where substances are used to boost sexual satisfaction, which is prevalent in groups, especially among homosexuals. Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queers have become increasingly visible, valued, and committed community. However, chemsex requires urgent attention.
Topics & Concepts
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)MedicineMen who have sex with menDemographyHomosexualitySexual behaviorFamily medicineGender studiesClinical psychologySyphilisSociologyHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsHIV Research and Treatment