Viagra (Sildenafil) Use in a Population-Based Sample of U.S. Men Who Have Sex With Men

Objective/Goal: The objective of this study was to examine sildenafil (Viagra) use and its relationship to sexual risk behavior for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among men who have sex with men (MSM). Study: A population-based telephone sample of MSM in San Francisco was interviewed about se...

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Published in:Sexually transmitted diseases 2005-09, Vol.32 (9), p.531-533
Main Authors: PAUL, JAY P., POLLACK, LANCE, OSMOND, DENNIS, CATANIA, JOSEPH A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Drug use
Gays & lesbians
General aspects
Health Status
HIV
HIV Infections
Homosexuality, Male - statistics & numerical data
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human infectious diseases. Experimental studies and models
Humans
Infectious diseases
Interviews as Topic
Male
Medical sciences
Pharmaceuticals
Piperazines - administration & dosage
Population Surveillance
Purines
Risk-Taking
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sildenafil Citrate
STD
Substance-Related Disorders
Sulfones
United States
Unsafe Sex
Urban Population
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Summary:Objective/Goal: The objective of this study was to examine sildenafil (Viagra) use and its relationship to sexual risk behavior for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among men who have sex with men (MSM). Study: A population-based telephone sample of MSM in San Francisco was interviewed about sexual behavior, substance use, HIV and health status, and demographic characteristics. Results: Recent Viagra use was reported by 29% of the sample and was associated with HIV serostatus, greater numbers of male sexual partners, higher levels of unprotected anal sex, and higher levels of illicit recreational drug use. Viagra use was not associated with age, race, or socioeconomic status. Conclusions: Viagra use appears to have become a stable fixture of the sexual culture of MSM, crossing age, race, and socioeconomic subgroups. Its use is associated with a general behavioral risk pattern for HIV/STD transmission.
ISSN:0148-5717
1537-4521
DOI:10.1097/01.olq.0000175294.76494.77