Sexual Risk Behaviors among African Americans Who Use MDMA (Molly/Ecstasy): Implications for HIV Prevention.
Soc Work Public Health
; 35(5): 282-292, 2020 06 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32543311
ABSTRACT
Numerous studies have linked sexual risk taking to recreational use of MDMA. Questions remain, however, regarding the extent and type of sexual risk behaviors that occur among MDMA users, especially African Americans who use the drug. Because the MDMA literature has historically relied on samples with little minority representation, little is known about Black MDMA users and their sexual risk taking. The primary goal of this study, therefore, was to describe patterns of sexual risk behaviors among African Americans who use MDMA. This study used survey data to identify (a) which sexual risk behaviors occurred among Black MDMA users and (b) the prevalence of each behavior. Qualitative interview data are also presented to contextualize the role that MDMA and the club/nightlife environment might play in contributing to these behaviors. Results show that sexual risk taking (e.g., sex without a condom, "hooking up," sex on MDMA, and group sex) was prevalent and that the mind-set and context in which MDMA was consumed are contributing factors. The current study adds to the limited amount of data on African Americans who use MDMA and is a step toward better understanding the link between MDMA and sexual risk taking. These data can be used to inform social workers in their efforts to prevent HIV in this population.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Risk-Taking
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Sexual Behavior
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Black or African American
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N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine
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Substance-Related Disorders
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Soc Work Public Health
Journal subject:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos