CAHSS Faculty Articles
Correlates of Heterosexual Anal Intercourse among Substance-Using Club-Goers
ORCID ID
0000-0003-4027-7840
ResearcherID
H-3010-2014, K-3072-2014
Publication Title
Archives of Sexual Behavior
ISSN
0004-0002
Publication Date
3-9-2010
Abstract
Anal sexual intercourse represents the highest transmission risk for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), yet much of what we know about anal sex is based on men who have sex with men (MSM). Less is known about heterosexual adults who practice anal sex, especially those who may be at risk for HIV such as substance users. The present study examined the demographic, sexual behaviors, substance use, and psychosocial correlates of recent anal intercourse among a heterosexual young adult sample of nightclub goers who also use substances. Data were drawn from an on-going natural history study of participants (n = 597) in Miami's club scene who use club drugs, use prescription medications for non-medical reasons, and were regular attendees of nightclubs. Participants who reported anal sex (n = 118) were more likely to be male, of moderate income, Latino, trade sex, have unprotected sex, and report victimization. Event-based and qualitative studies are needed to better understand the context in which anal sex occurs. Interventions that target heterosexual populations should include discussion about the risks of anal sex.
DOI
10.1007/s10508-010-9606-3
Volume
39
Issue
4
First Page
959
Last Page
967
NSUWorks Citation
Ibanez, G. E., Kurtz, S. P., Surratt, H. L., & Inciardi, J. A. (2010). Correlates of Heterosexual Anal Intercourse among Substance-Using Club-Goers. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39 (4), 959-967. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-010-9606-3
