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Sexually Transmitted Disease
Studies from C.W. Phang and colleagues yield new information about sexually transmitted disease
July 8th, 2008
"This study aimed to obtain detailed data on the frequency of sexual practices among men who had sex with men (MSM) at sex-on-premises venues (SOPV) and to compare this with their sexual practices outside SOPV. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken of MSM at six SOPV between December 2006 and March 2007," researchers in Carlton, Australia report. "Of 604 men approached, 200 (33%) participated. Men reported sexual contact with a median of two other men (range 0-28). Receptive and insertive anal intercourse was reported by 19.5% and 34.0%, respectively, and was unprotected in 2.5% and 6.0%. The frequency of other practices included: unprotected insertive and receptive...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-08)
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