Trends in Methamphetamine Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City, 2004-2017.

Alexis V Rivera, Graham Harriman, Sidney A Carrillo, Sarah L Braunstein

AIDS and behavior 2021 Apr

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Methamphetamine (meth) use among men who have sex with men (MSM) has been documented to be associated with HIV transmission among those who are HIV-negative and worsening HIV outcomes among those who are HIV-positive. Recent media reports have suggested recent increases in meth use in New York City (NYC), particularly among Hispanic/Latino and Black MSM. Using serial cross-sectional data from 2004 to 2017, we aim to describe trends in meth use and describe racial/ethnic patterns among MSM in NYC. Overall, we observed a decrease in meth use among MSM from 2004 to 2011 and an increase from 2011 to 2017. When stratified by race/ethnicity, use among White MSM decreased. Beginning in 2008, use among both Hispanic/Latino and Black MSM increased over time. These data provide more evidence that meth use may be increasing in Hispanic/Latino and Black MSM. Culturally-tailored and status-neutral interventions should be explored.

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Alexis V Rivera, Graham Harriman, Sidney A Carrillo, Sarah L Braunstein. Trends in Methamphetamine Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City, 2004-2017. AIDS and behavior. 2021 Apr;25(4):1210-1218