Correlates of condomless anal sex among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Tijuana, Mexico: The role of public sex venues

摘要: Condomless anal sex between male partners is the primary risk factor for HIV transmission among men who have with (MSM). Correlates of condomless been well-studied in developed countries, but they received less attention lower-to-middle income countries (LMIC), where MSM are often subject to stigma, discrimination, intolerance, and even criminalization same behavior. In Mexico, a LMIC traditional views on homosexuality common, prevalence high (16.9%), yet little research has conducted correlates this high-risk population. The present study examined 201 recruited Tijuana, focus role public venues relation sexual Eligibility requirements were: biologically male, 18 years age or older, resident self-reported oral partner past year. Participants completed an interviewer-administered, demographic psychosocial survey, were tested syphilis. A hierarchical multiple linear regression model was identify sex. Thirty-eight percent participants (N = 76) reported 2 months. Higher levels associated higher depressive symptoms, greater compulsivity, more frequent seeking out venue view these findings, we recommend development multi-level, "combination" interventions, which Mexican context should include enhanced condom promotion distribution, improved availability access mental health treatment counseling services, expanded HIV/STI testing venues.