ChemsexPH: The association between chemsex, HIV status and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among men who have sex with men in the Philippines.
Rodenie Arnaiz OleteCarol StrongKaterina LeyritanaAdam BourneNai-Ying Monica KoPublished in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2024)
Chemsex behaviour, particularly recent chemsex engagement, is significantly associated with self-reported HIV status. The emerging data on MSM engaged in chemsex require integration of a more person-centred, comprehensive and robust harm reduction programmes into the existing combination prevention strategies in the country. Health education for Filipino MSM engaged in chemsex should prioritize raising awareness about methamphetamine effects and overdose risks, alongside proper medical management.
Keyphrases
- men who have sex with men
- hiv positive
- hiv testing
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- public health
- hiv aids
- electronic health record
- metabolic syndrome
- health information
- hepatitis c virus
- quality improvement
- risk assessment
- big data
- artificial intelligence
- skeletal muscle
- climate change
- south africa
- weight loss