Abstract
Anal sexual intercourse represents the highest transmission risk for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), yet much of what we know about anal sex is basedon men who have sex with men (MSM). Less is known about heterosexual adultswho practice anal sex, especially thosewhomay be at risk for HIV such as substance users. The present studyexamined the demographic, sexual behaviors, substance use, and psychosocial correlates of recent anal intercourse among a heterosexual young adult sample of nightclub goers who also use substances. Data were drawn from an on-going natural history study of participants (n=597) in Miami's club scene who use club drugs, use prescription medications for non-medical reasons, and were regular attendees of nightclubs. Participants who reported anal sex (n=118) were more likely to be male, ofmoderate income, Latino, trade sex, have unprotected sex, and report victimization. Event-based and qualitative studies are needed to better understand the context in which anal sex occurs. Interventions that target heterosexual populations should include discussion about the risks of anal sex.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 959-967 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Archives of Sexual Behavior |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2010 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Acknowledgments This research was supported by Grant Number R01DA019048 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). NIDA had no further role in the study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of the data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit the paper for publication.
Keywords
- Anal sex
- Drug use
- Heterosexual
- Mental health
- Sexual risk
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- General Psychology
