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Chemsex and Its Risk Factors Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Hong Kong

Overview
Journal World J Virol
Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group
Date 2022 Sep 26
PMID 36159612
Authors
Alex Siu Wing Chan
Patrick Ming Kuen Tang
Elsie Yan
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Abstract

We were intrigued by Hanum , who published a study on the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in homosexual, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men at sexual health clinics in England and the relationship between baseline variables and future HIV occurrence. Chemically-enhanced sexual experience (chemsex) is becoming a global phenomenon. There are increasing medical and academic concerns about chemsex, where substances are used to boost sexual satisfaction, which is prevalent in groups, especially among homosexuals. Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queers have become increasingly visible, valued, and committed community. However, chemsex requires urgent attention.

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