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Understanding Attachment, Emotional Regulation, and Childhood Adversity and Their Link to Chemsex.
González-Baeza, Alicia; Barrio-Fernández, Pablo; Curto-Ramos, Javier; Ibarguchi, Lorena; Dolengevich-Segal, Helen; Cano-Smith, Joanna; Rúa-Cebrián, Guadalupe; García-Carrillo de Albornoz, Almudena; Kessel, Dominique.
Afiliação
  • González-Baeza A; Biological and Health Psychology Department, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
  • Barrio-Fernández P; Apoyo Positivo, Psychological Department, Apoyo Positivo, Madrid, Spain.
  • Curto-Ramos J; Apoyo Positivo, Psychological Department, Apoyo Positivo, Madrid, Spain.
  • Ibarguchi L; Psychiatry Service, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
  • Dolengevich-Segal H; Apoyo Positivo, Psychological Department, Apoyo Positivo, Madrid, Spain.
  • Cano-Smith J; Psychiatry Service, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Coslada, Spain.
  • Rúa-Cebrián G; HIV Unit, Internal Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
  • García-Carrillo de Albornoz A; INTRA-TP, Avenida Sada y Sus Contornos, Sada, Spain.
  • Kessel D; Apoyo Positivo, Psychological Department, Apoyo Positivo, Madrid, Spain.
Subst Use Misuse ; 58(1): 94-102, 2023.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36422467
ABSTRACT

Background:

Although evidence shows that engaging in chemsex can be associated with poor mental health, little is known about the relationship between psychological factors and this type of drug use. We aim to explore associations between engagement in chemsex and several psychological variables (adverse life events, attachment styles, emotional regulation skills, self-care patterns) in a sample of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) with drug-related problems.

Methods:

A group of GBMSM engaged in chemsex (n = 41) and a control group of GBMSM (n = 39) completed an online survey to assess drug-related problems and the abovementioned psychological variables, in which both groups were compared. All analyses were adjusted for covariates showing significant differences between groups.

Results:

Compared to the control group, participants engaged in chemsex showed significantly higher frequencies of an avoidant-insecure attachment style and early adverse life events, regardless of all covariates (HIV status, job situation, and place of birth). Poorer emotional regulation and self-care patterns and a higher frequency of sexual abuse were also found in participants engaged in chemsex, though we cannot rule out the influence of HIV status on this second group of variables.

Conclusions:

Some people with drug-related problems engaged in chemsex might have suffered early adverse events and might have an avoidant-insecure attachment style. Moreover, those who have been diagnosed with HIV might show higher emotional dysregulation and poorer self-care patterns. These variables should be routinely evaluated in this population.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis / Infecções por HIV / Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias / Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero / Experiências Adversas da Infância / Regulação Emocional Limite: Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Subst Use Misuse Assunto da revista: TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Espanha

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis / Infecções por HIV / Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias / Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero / Experiências Adversas da Infância / Regulação Emocional Limite: Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Subst Use Misuse Assunto da revista: TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Espanha