Chemsex, sexualized drug use and emotional vulnerability among men who have sex with men (MSM): a one-month survey in a STI/HIV center
Depression may be associated with chemsex behavior, particularly in MSM with HIV. SDU, in particular chemsex, are proxies in practitioners for increased STIs risk and severe psychological distress, both as determinants and outcomes. Healthcare professionals in STI centers need more awareness of SDU and ongoing evaluation with a larger population.
Authors
- Stella Capodieci
- Mauro Zaccarelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5763-0650)
- Alessandra Latini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9421-6560)
- Eugenia Giuliani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9721-4173)
- Massimo Giuliani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4523-8261)
- Maria Gabriella Donà (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3250-1726)
- Valentina Cafaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0944-7699)
- Laura Gianserra
- Christof Stingone
Institutions
- San Gallicano Hospital (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21792-7
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.38
Funders
- Ministero della Salute