Internet Use, Recreational Travel, and HIV Risk Behaviors in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Internet Use, Recreational Travel, and HIV Risk Behaviors in Men Who Have Sex With Men
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DOI：
10.1007/s10900-010-9321-y
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发表时间：
2011-06-01
影响因子：
5.9
通讯作者：
Pinkerton, Steven D.
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作者：
Benotsch, Eric G.;Martin, Aaron M.;Pinkerton, Steven D.
以前的研究已经记录了同性恋和双性恋男性休闲旅行中艾滋病毒风险行为的较高比率。这些研究大多数收集了以促进酒精和其他物质使用而闻名的高风险旅游区的数据。目前的研究通过在同性恋骄傲庆祝活动中收集数据，并询问参与者过去12个月的度假经历，对更广泛的男性进行了抽样调查。我们还收集了男性在旅行前使用互联网寻找性伴侣的信息。总体而言，三分之二的参与者报告在过去一年中进行了休闲旅行。在这些男性中，17%的人报告说在最近的假期中与新伴侣发生了性关系。43%的受访者在度假期间性活跃。性活跃的参与者在他们短暂的假期停留期间（M = 6.2天）平均报告了2.01次无保护的肛交行为。近一半的性活跃男子报告说，他们与艾滋病毒状况不明的伴侣发生性关系。酒精和毒品的使用与无保护的性行为有关。在旅行前使用互联网安排约会的男性报告的性伴侣明显更多，并且更有可能报告与新伴侣发生性关系。许多同性恋和双性恋男性在度假时报告的行为可能会使他们的健康处于危险之中，包括物质使用和无保护的性活动。需要采取旨在减少这一人群风险行为的干预措施。
Previous studies have documented higher rates of HIV risk behavior in gay and bisexual men traveling for leisure. Most of these studies collected data in high-risk tourist areas known for promoting alcohol and other substance use. The present study sampled a broader range of men by collecting data at a Gay Pride celebration, and asking participants about vacation experiences over the past 12 months. We also collected information about men's use of the Internet to find sexual partners before they traveled. Overall, two-thirds of participants reported recreational travel in the previous year. Of these men, 17% reported having sex with a new partner during their most recent vacation. Forty-three percent of the respondents were sexually active during their vacation. Sexually-active participants reported a mean of 2.01 unprotected anal sex acts during their brief vacation stay (M = 6.2 days). Close to half of the sexually-active men reported having sex with a partner of unknown HIV status. Alcohol and drug use were associated with unprotected sex. Men who used the Internet to set up dates prior to travel reported significantly more sexual partners and were significantly more likely to report having sex with a new partner. Many gay and bisexual men on vacation report behaviors that may place their health at risk, including substance use and unprotected sexual activity. Interventions designed to reduce risk behaviors in this population are needed.