Depressive symptoms, illicit drug use and HIV/STI risk among sexual minority young adults

Marina Tolou-Shams, Nicholas Tarantino, David J. McKirnan, Kellie M. Dyslin

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    Abstract

    This study examined the interaction of depressive symptoms and drug use on HIV/STI risk among sexual minority young adults. Analyses tested the interactive effect of depressive symptoms and drug use on unprotected sex. Among drug users, more depressive symptoms were associated with higher rates of unprotected sex with a male partner (for both male and female participants), but this was nonsignificant for nonusers. Interventions with these groups should incorporate content on depression and drug use to reduce HIV/STI risk. Prevention efforts also should not neglect the vulnerability of young women that have sex with women and/or identify as nonheterosexual.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)96-102
    Number of pages7
    JournalJournal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health
    Volume17
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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