Recreational drug use: an emerging concern among venue-based male sex workers in China

Sex Transm Dis. 2012 Apr;39(4):251-2. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31824a0903.

Abstract

A 2009 survey of 418 venue-based male commercial sex workers in Shenzhen, China revealed that 19.9% used recreational drugs. Consistent condom use by drug users was lower than that by nonusers. HIV, syphilis, and herpes simplex virus 2 prevalences were higher among drug users. Prevention programs need to address drug use among male commercial sex workers in China.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology*
  • China / epidemiology
  • Condoms / statistics & numerical data*
  • Herpes Genitalis / epidemiology*
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human*
  • Homosexuality, Male / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / adverse effects*
  • Ketamine / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Methamphetamine / adverse effects
  • Risk-Taking
  • Sex Workers / statistics & numerical data*
  • Sexual Partners
  • Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control
  • Syphilis / epidemiology*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Illicit Drugs
  • Methamphetamine
  • Ketamine