What is it about?
Crystal methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant that increases sexual arousal while reducing inhibition and judgment. Its use is associated with a range of high-risk sexual behaviors that increase the likelihood of acquiring or transmitting HIV. Given the relatively high prevalence of crystal methamphetamine use among people living with HIV and among men who have sex with men, there is great concern that this drug is fueling the HIV epidemic. Equally worrisome are the effects that crystal methamphetamine use can have on the prognosis and overall health of HIV-infected patients. This article reports the results of a pilot study that is part of a larger project exploring the correlates of antiretroviral therapy drug resistance.
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Why is it important?
This analysis showed a significant independent association between crystal meth use and unsuppressed viral load among MSM in a HIV service population.
Perspectives
Future studies should examine biological and psychological mediators,moderators and confounders of this relationship to inform intervention development for MSM crystal meth users in HIV care settings.
Prof.Dr. Daniel Cebo
Lifeboat Foundation
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This page is a summary of: Crystal Meth and HIV/AIDS:A Pilot Study of Behavioral and Clinical Correlates, March 2021, Authorea, Inc.,
DOI: 10.22541/au.161582316.61791754/v1.
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