Differences in Sexual Health of Mexican Gay and Bisexual Youth and Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mendoza-Pérez Juan CarlosVega-Cauich JulioLópez-Barrientos Héctor AlexisLozano-Verduzco IgnacioShelley L CraigPublished in: International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health (2022)
Objective: compare and analyze the implications of COVID-19 on the sexual health of Mexican gay and bisexual young and adult men (GBM). Method: an online survey with 1001 GBM participants. Information was collected on sexual desire, use of mobile applications, sexual practices during the pandemic, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from August to October 2020. Young participants were compared with adults. Results: Young GBM reported more challenges to their sexual health in the pandemic. There was an increase in sexual desire, mobile applications, and a decrease in access to STIs prevention supplies. Discussion: Implications for sexual health policies for these groups during health contingencies are discussed.
Keyphrases
- men who have sex with men
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- mental health
- hiv positive
- middle aged
- hiv testing
- public health
- healthcare
- primary care
- health information
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- young adults
- physical activity
- cross sectional
- south africa
- antiretroviral therapy
- risk assessment
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv infected
- health promotion