Recreational drug use and sexual behavior change in a cohort of homosexual men.

摘要: The relationship between use of recreational drugs and high risk (HIV- transmitting) homosexual behavior was examined in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study population. Among 3916 men who completed both baseline (1984) 1st 6-months prior to enrollment self-reported each 10 classes conjunction with sexual activity analyzed for cross-sectional prospective relationships pattern using a 4-level index. At proportion highest category (unprotected anal exposure multiple partners) increased from 36-85% when not any 3 or more plus volatile nitrites were examined. In multivariate logistical analyses nitrite significantly associated failure maintain attain lower levels after controlling effects age educational level numbers partners. These results suggest that may play an important role association drug high-risk among homosexual/bisexual men. (authors)