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Matthew J Mimiaga - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sexual risk behaviors and psychosocial health concerns of female to male transgender men screening for stds at an urban community health center
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Sari L Reisner, Jaclyn M White, Kenneth H Mayer, Matthew J MimiagaAbstract:The Sexual health of female-to-male (FTM) transgender men remains understudied. De-identified electronic medical records of 23 FTMs (mean age = 32, 48% racial/ethnic minority) who screened for Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between July and December 2007 at a Boston, Massachusetts area health center were analyzed. Almost half (48%) were on testosterone and 39% had undergone chest surgery; none had undergone genital reconstruction. The majority (57%) were biSexual, and 30% reported Sex with nontransgender males only in the prior three months. One individual was HIV-infected (4.3%) and two (8.7%) had a history of STDs (all laboratory-confirmed). Overall, 26% engaged in Sexual risk behavior in the prior three months (i.e., unprotected Sex with a nontransgender male, condom breakage, or Anonymous Sex). The majority (61%) had a DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition) diagnosis (52% depression, 52% anxiety, and 26% adjustment disorder), and regular alcohol use was commo...
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Sexual risk behaviors and psychosocial health concerns of female to male transgender men screening for stds at an urban community health center
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Sari L Reisner, Jaclyn M White, Kenneth H Mayer, Matthew J MimiagaAbstract:The Sexual health of female-to-male (FTM) transgender men remains understudied. De-identified electronic medical records of 23 FTMs (mean age = 32, 48% racial/ethnic minority) who screened for Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between July and December 2007 at a Boston, Massachusetts area health center were analyzed. Almost half (48%) were on testosterone and 39% had undergone chest surgery; none had undergone genital reconstruction. The majority (57%) were biSexual, and 30% reported Sex with nontransgender males only in the prior three months. One individual was HIV-infected (4.3%) and two (8.7%) had a history of STDs (all laboratory-confirmed). Overall, 26% engaged in Sexual risk behavior in the prior three months (i.e., unprotected Sex with a nontransgender male, condom breakage, or Anonymous Sex). The majority (61%) had a DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition) diagnosis (52% depression, 52% anxiety, and 26% adjustment disorder), and regular alcohol use was common (65%). Alcohol use, psychosocial distress histories, and Sex with males only (versus with males and females) were associated with Sexual risk in the past three months. Transgender men have concomitant psychosocial health vulnerabilities which may contribute to Sexual risk behaviors. Future research is needed to understand the myriad social, behavioral, and biological factors that contribute to HIV and STD vulnerability for FTMs.
Sari L Reisner - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sexual risk behaviors and psychosocial health concerns of female to male transgender men screening for stds at an urban community health center
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Sari L Reisner, Jaclyn M White, Kenneth H Mayer, Matthew J MimiagaAbstract:The Sexual health of female-to-male (FTM) transgender men remains understudied. De-identified electronic medical records of 23 FTMs (mean age = 32, 48% racial/ethnic minority) who screened for Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between July and December 2007 at a Boston, Massachusetts area health center were analyzed. Almost half (48%) were on testosterone and 39% had undergone chest surgery; none had undergone genital reconstruction. The majority (57%) were biSexual, and 30% reported Sex with nontransgender males only in the prior three months. One individual was HIV-infected (4.3%) and two (8.7%) had a history of STDs (all laboratory-confirmed). Overall, 26% engaged in Sexual risk behavior in the prior three months (i.e., unprotected Sex with a nontransgender male, condom breakage, or Anonymous Sex). The majority (61%) had a DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition) diagnosis (52% depression, 52% anxiety, and 26% adjustment disorder), and regular alcohol use was commo...
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Sexual risk behaviors and psychosocial health concerns of female to male transgender men screening for stds at an urban community health center
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Sari L Reisner, Jaclyn M White, Kenneth H Mayer, Matthew J MimiagaAbstract:The Sexual health of female-to-male (FTM) transgender men remains understudied. De-identified electronic medical records of 23 FTMs (mean age = 32, 48% racial/ethnic minority) who screened for Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between July and December 2007 at a Boston, Massachusetts area health center were analyzed. Almost half (48%) were on testosterone and 39% had undergone chest surgery; none had undergone genital reconstruction. The majority (57%) were biSexual, and 30% reported Sex with nontransgender males only in the prior three months. One individual was HIV-infected (4.3%) and two (8.7%) had a history of STDs (all laboratory-confirmed). Overall, 26% engaged in Sexual risk behavior in the prior three months (i.e., unprotected Sex with a nontransgender male, condom breakage, or Anonymous Sex). The majority (61%) had a DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition) diagnosis (52% depression, 52% anxiety, and 26% adjustment disorder), and regular alcohol use was common (65%). Alcohol use, psychosocial distress histories, and Sex with males only (versus with males and females) were associated with Sexual risk in the past three months. Transgender men have concomitant psychosocial health vulnerabilities which may contribute to Sexual risk behaviors. Future research is needed to understand the myriad social, behavioral, and biological factors that contribute to HIV and STD vulnerability for FTMs.
Claudia Ruscher - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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dating apps and websites as tools to reach Anonymous Sexual contacts during an outbreak of hepatitis a among men who have Sex with men berlin 2017
Eurosurveillance, 2019Co-Authors: Claudia Ruscher, Dirk Werber, Janine Thoulass, Ruth Zimmermann, Matthias Eckardt, Christian Winter, Daniel SagebielAbstract:Background In an outbreak of hepatitis A among men who have Sex with men (MSM) in Berlin (2016 and 2017), patients frequently reported Anonymous Sex and use of dating applications to meet Sexual contacts, hampering tracing and vaccination of contacts. Aim Our objective was to evaluate dating apps and websites as a means of spreading prevention messages among MSM during the ongoing outbreak. Methods Advertisements in different formats were placed on three MSM dating apps and eight websites for Anonymous dating during three weeks in March and April 2017. We calculated frequency of ads shown and click-through rates (CTR) and investigated the independent effect of format and platform on the number of clicks using a negative binomial regression model. We evaluated the campaign’s impact using a survey among visitors of a large gay-lesbian street-festival in Berlin. Results Overall, 1,920,180 ads were shown and clicked on 8,831 times (CTR = 0.46%). The multivariable model showed significantly more clicks on one dating app (incidence rate ratio (IRR) = 9.5; 95% confidence interval (CI): 7.7–12.2) than on websites and on full-screen ads (IRR = 3.1; 95% CI: 2.5–3.8) than on banner ads. Of 266 MSM who participated in the survey, 190 (71%) knew about the outbreak and 39 (15%) declared to have been vaccinated recently because of the campaign. Conclusions Dating apps provided a means to rapidly reach and influence a substantial number of MSM in Berlin and should complement case-based contact tracing among MSM in outbreak settings. Clicking on ads depended on platform and format used.
Peter R Kerndt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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prevalence and correlates of heteroSexual anal intercourse among clients attending public Sexually transmitted disease clinics in los angeles county
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2010Co-Authors: Marjan Javanbakht, Sarah Guerry, Pamina M Gorbach, Ali Stirland, Michael Chien, Peter A Anton, Peter R KerndtAbstract:Overall, 10% of heteroSexual men (n 1,978) and 10% ofwomen (n 1,364) reported AI with an opposite Sex partner in the 90days preceding their clinic visit. Women who engaged in AI were morelikely to report exchange of drugs or money for Sex (adjusted odds ratio[AOR] 2.80; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.95–4.02], substanceuse (AOR and condom use.1.35; 95% CI: 1.17–1.55), and less likely to be AfricanAmerican (AOR 0.53; 95% CI: 0.43–0.65). Among men, AfricanAmerican men were less likely to report heteroSexual AI (AOR 0.70;95% CI: 0.60–0.82), while Hispanic men (AOR 1.50; 95% CI:1.29–1.76) were more likely to report heteroSexual AI when comparedto white men. Other factors associated with AI among men includedexchange of drugs/money for Sex, Anonymous Sex, and Sex with aninjection drug user. Among both men and women factors associatedwith AI varied by race/ethnicity.
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correlates of internet use to meet Sex partners among men who have Sex with men diagnosed with early syphilis in los angeles county
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2004Co-Authors: Melanie M Taylor, Getahun Aynalem, Lisa V Smith, Cathleen Bemis, Kerry Kenney, Peter R KerndtAbstract:Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate use of the Internet to solicit Sex partners by men who have Sex with men (MSM) who were diagnosed with early syphilis infection. Study: Field interview records for syphilis patients were reviewed for factors associated with Internet use. Results: Internet users were more likely to be of white race (prevalence ratio [PR], 1.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4-1.8), to report anal insertive Sex (PR, 1.1; 95% CI, 1.1-1.2), Sex with Anonymous partners (PR, 1.2; 95% CI, 1.1-1.3), intravenous drug use (PR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.1-6.7), and nonintravenous drug use (PR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.1-1.8). Controlling for race and Sexual risk behaviors, white race (odds ratio [OR], 2.8; 95% CI, 1.8-4.6), having Anonymous Sex partners (OR, 3.4; 95% CI, 1.6-7.0), and nonintravenous drug use (OR, 1.6; 95% CI, 1.1-2.6) were associated with meeting Sex partners through the Internet. Conclusions: Effective Sexually transmitted disease risk reduction interventions using the Internet are needed to reach Internet-using, Sex-seeking MSM populations engaging in high-risk behaviors.
Daniel Sagebiel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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dating apps and websites as tools to reach Anonymous Sexual contacts during an outbreak of hepatitis a among men who have Sex with men berlin 2017
Eurosurveillance, 2019Co-Authors: Claudia Ruscher, Dirk Werber, Janine Thoulass, Ruth Zimmermann, Matthias Eckardt, Christian Winter, Daniel SagebielAbstract:Background In an outbreak of hepatitis A among men who have Sex with men (MSM) in Berlin (2016 and 2017), patients frequently reported Anonymous Sex and use of dating applications to meet Sexual contacts, hampering tracing and vaccination of contacts. Aim Our objective was to evaluate dating apps and websites as a means of spreading prevention messages among MSM during the ongoing outbreak. Methods Advertisements in different formats were placed on three MSM dating apps and eight websites for Anonymous dating during three weeks in March and April 2017. We calculated frequency of ads shown and click-through rates (CTR) and investigated the independent effect of format and platform on the number of clicks using a negative binomial regression model. We evaluated the campaign’s impact using a survey among visitors of a large gay-lesbian street-festival in Berlin. Results Overall, 1,920,180 ads were shown and clicked on 8,831 times (CTR = 0.46%). The multivariable model showed significantly more clicks on one dating app (incidence rate ratio (IRR) = 9.5; 95% confidence interval (CI): 7.7–12.2) than on websites and on full-screen ads (IRR = 3.1; 95% CI: 2.5–3.8) than on banner ads. Of 266 MSM who participated in the survey, 190 (71%) knew about the outbreak and 39 (15%) declared to have been vaccinated recently because of the campaign. Conclusions Dating apps provided a means to rapidly reach and influence a substantial number of MSM in Berlin and should complement case-based contact tracing among MSM in outbreak settings. Clicking on ads depended on platform and format used.