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Club Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Latino and Other MSM

This qualitative study investigates club drug use among men who have sex with men, aiming to document the culture, socialization process, and sexual behavior dynamics related to this issue. Conducted in Washington, DC, and Miami, the research employs methods like participant observations and interviews. Targeting biological males aged 18-40 who have engaged in sexual activity with men and used club drugs in the last six months, the study aims to create a theoretical model on club drug use and sexual risk in Latino MSM.

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Club Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Latino and Other MSM

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  1. Club Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Latino and Other MSM John J. Echeverry, Ph.D., Principal Investigator Maria-Amelia Viteri, Jose Camacho, & Trey Watkins Psychology Department George Washington University Funded provided by NIH/NIDA 1 K23 DA017109

  2. Characteristics of the study • It is a qualitative study to examine the issue of club drug use among men who have sex with men (MSM). • The aims include: - Documenting the culture of club drug use - Documenting the socialization process related to club drug use (including contextual elements) - Examining how sexual behavior is handled while using club drugs

  3. Characteristics of the study (cont.) • Phase I of the study is being conducted in Washington, DC. Phase II will be conducted in Washington and in Miami. • Data are being collected using qualitative methods such as: participant observations, focus groups, key informant interviews, and in-depth interviews • Inclusion criteria are: - Biological males between the ages of 18 and 40 years - Men who have sex with men, who have had sex with another man in preceding six months - Must have used at least one club drug in the preceding six months

  4. Over arching aims • To develop a theoretical model concerning club drug use and sexual risk • To establish an independent program of research concerning these behaviors with particular emphasis on Latino MSM

  5. John J. Echeverry, Ph.D. Department of Psychology GWU echcol@gwu.edu 202 – 994-7824

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