Recreational drug use and related social factors among HIV-positive men in Japan

Togari, Taisuke; Inoue, Yuichi; Takaku, Yosuke; Abe, Sakurako; Hosokawa, Rikuya; Itagaki, Takashi; Yoshizawa, Shigeyuki; Oki, Sachiko; Katakura, Naoko; Yamauchi, Asae; Wakabayashi, Chihiro; Yajima, Takashi

doi:10.1080/09540121.2016.1140888

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“…Finally, all but one (conducted in Canada) of the recent technology-based interventions reviewed were conducted in the US. Although there are numerous recent online surveys of HIV risk behaviors in countries outside the US [50–52], expanding technology-based HIV intervention research among drug users in global settings should be a priority.…”

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Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Horvath

Lammert

LeGrand

et al. 2017

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS

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Purpose of Review This review describes recent literature on novel ways technology is used for assessment of illicit drug use and HIV risk behaviors, suggestions for optimizing intervention acceptability, and recently completed and ongoing technology-based interventions for drug-using persons at risk for HIV and others with high rates of drug use and HIV risk behavior. Recent Findings Among studies (n=5) comparing technology-based to traditional assessment methods, those using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) had high rates of reported drug use and high concordance with traditional assessment methods. The two recent studies assessing the acceptability of mHealth approaches overall demonstrate high interest in these approaches. Current or in-progress technology-based interventions (n=8) are delivered using mobile apps (n=5), SMS (n=2), and computers (n=1). Most intervention studies are in progress or do not report intervention outcomes; the results from one efficacy trial showed significantly higher HIV testing rates among persons in need of drug treatment. Summary Studies are needed to continually assess technology adoption and intervention preferences among drug-using populations to ensure that interventions are appropriately matched to users. Large-scale technology-based interventions trials to assess the efficacy of these approaches, as well as the impact of individual intervention components, on drug use and other high-risk behaviors are recommended.

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confidence: 99%

Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Horvath

Lammert

LeGrand

et al. 2017

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS

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“…The impact of education levels on drug use mostly laid in extensive social networking and availability for drugs [7]. One study also found that it was di cult for those with university education levels to attain an appropriate support network for avoiding recreational drug use, thus leading to drug use [36]. Our data showed that drug-users were more likely to be bisexual.…”

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Recreational Drug use and Risk of HIV Infection Among Young Men Who Have Sex with men: A Cross-Sectional Study in Tianjin, China

Yang

et al. 2021

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Background- Recreational drug use among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) was a public health issue of worldwide concern. Evidence had shown the relevance between recreational drug use and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This study aimed to investigate the current prevalence state of recreational drug use among YMSM in Tianjin, discern the characteristics of YMSM who used recreational drugs or not and examine the interaction effect of recreational drug use and unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) on HIV infection.Methods- In 2018, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Tianjin, China. The snowball sampling method was used to recruit YMSM. Participants were recruited from gay bars, gay bathhouses, social network sites (WeChat, QQ, gay chat website), gay apps and peer referrals. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data.Results- A total of 1075 YMSM met the eligibility criteria and were included in the study eventually. The overall HIV prevalence was 4.3% (46/1075). Of all the recreational drugs involved in this study (rush poppers, methamphetamine, capsule No.0), rush poppers (406/517,78.5%) were the most popular among YMSM in Tianjin. Compared with non-drug users, drug users were more likely to have first sex earlier, be bisexual, be male sex worker (MSW), have a higher education level, seek sex partners through physical venues, engage in UAI, have sexually transmitted infection (STI), and receive HIV testing. Moreover, recreational drug use and UAI were associated with the increased risk of HIV infection [adjusted OR:3.6 (95%CI: 1.7-7.6) and 4.9 (95%CI: 2.2-10.4), respectively]. There was additive interaction of recreational drug use and UAI on HIV infection [relative excess risk due to interaction (RERI): 6.949 (95%CI: 0.011‐13.887); attributable proportion due to interaction (AP): 0.809 (95%CI: 0.578‐1.039)].Conclusions- Recreational drug use was common and correlated with HIV infection among YMSM in Tianjin. There was an urgent need to build novel targeted HIV prevention strategies to discern and reduce recreational drug use among YMSM in China.

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“…The HIV Futures Japan national survey was performed as part of the HIV Futures Japan project, which is intended to help realize healthy, independent lifestyles and create a liveable social community for HIV-positive individuals. 10 In Japan, there have been many surveys that measured medicinal and curative aspects. Moreover, there have not developed adequately HIV sero-positive registration system in Japan.…”

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Virtual and Real Social Support Networks in Mental Health of Japanese HIV-Positive Men: Nationwide HIV/AIDS Web Research

Togari¹,

Inoue²,

Takaku³

et al. 2017

HIV/AIDS Res Treat Open J

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Background: This cross-sectional study examined the effects of face-to-face (real) and virtual social support networks on the mental health status of Japanese HIV-positive males. Method: A nationwide online cross-sectional survey was conducted by HIV Futures Japan project from July 2013 to February 2014: 1,095 responses were obtained, and we analyzed those of 879 not females. Two subscales of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were measured in depressive and anxiety tendencies. Results: The mean (SD) scores for depressive and anxiety tendencies were 8.1 (4.2) and 8.6 (4.8), respectively (the range was 0-21). Hierarchical regression analysis showed that virtualsupport networks did not display direct effects on depressive and anxiety tendency. "No one", "only one" and "two to three" in the real-support network showed significant relations compared to "20 or more" (B=2.76, 1.86, 1.46, respectively. 95% CIs [1. 35, 4.17], [0.28, 3.44], [0.10, 2.82], respectively) to the depressive tendency. With anxiety tendency, "no one", "only one" and "two to three" in the real-support network showed a significant relation compared to "20 or more" (B=2.42, 2.04, 1.61, respectively. 95% CIs [0.83,4.00], [0.27, 3.81], [0.08, 3.14], respectively). Conclusions: It is necessary to develop face-to-face social support systems to promote mental health among people living with HIV/AIDS.

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Recreational drug use and related social factors among HIV-positive men in Japan

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Recreational Drug use and Risk of HIV Infection Among Young Men Who Have Sex with men: A Cross-Sectional Study in Tianjin, China

Virtual and Real Social Support Networks in Mental Health of Japanese HIV-Positive Men: Nationwide HIV/AIDS Web Research

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