Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium.
Department of Communication Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Dec 4;17(23):9081. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17239081.
Chemsex is a growing public health concern, with little evidence-based care and support available. The aim of this study is to understand current risk reduction practices, and the information and care needs of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who engage in chemsex. Between January and March 2020, semi structured in-depth interviews with drug-using GBMSM ( = 20) were conducted. Data were analyzed thematically. The reported preparatory measures were: deliberately scheduling chemsex sessions, and discussing preferences regarding setting and attendees. During the event, a logbook is kept to monitor drugs taken by each participant. People try to take care of each other, but this is often counteracted. Respondents highlighted needs: reliable and easily-accessible information, anonymous medical and psychological healthcare, chemsex-specific care, and a value-neutral safe space to talk about chemsex experiences. Results imply two types of users: planned and impulsive users. Adherence to intended harm reduction practices are complicated by drug effects, peer pressure, and feelings of distrust among users.
性化学(Chemsex)是一个日益严重的公共卫生问题,但是目前提供的基于循证的护理和支持却很少。本研究旨在了解当前的风险降低实践,以及从事性化学的男同性恋、双性恋和其他与男性发生性关系的男性(GBMSM)的信息和护理需求。2020 年 1 月至 3 月期间,对吸毒的 GBMSM(=20)进行了半结构化深入访谈。对数据进行了主题分析。报告的预备措施包括:故意安排性化学活动,并讨论关于设置和与会者的偏好。在活动期间,记录参与者服用的每种药物的日志。人们试图互相照顾,但这往往会被抵消。受访者强调了一些需求:可靠且易于获取的信息、匿名的医疗和心理保健、针对性化学的护理,以及一个中立价值的安全空间来谈论性化学体验。研究结果暗示了两种类型的使用者:有计划的使用者和冲动的使用者。药物的影响、同伴压力以及使用者之间的不信任感,使遵守既定的减少伤害实践变得复杂。