Sammanfattning
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the study was to map the incidence of recreational drug use during sex (chemsex) among a sample of male patients at the Olafia Clinic in Oslo, an outpatient clinic offering screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. We wanted to identify the variables within mental health, sexually transmitted infections and sexual behaviour that were associated with chemsex for men who have sex with men, and men who have sex with women.
MATERIAL AND METHOD: The study was anonymous and was based on questionnaires answered by male patients at the outpatient clinic in the period from 1 July 2016 to 20 October 2016.
RESULTS: The response rate was 96 % (1050 received the form, 1013 were included). Of these, 144 (14 %) reported having chemsex during the last year – 87 (17 %) were men who have sex with men and 57 (12 %) men who have sex with women. Of those who had chemsex, more men who had sex with men reported HIV infection, syphilis, more than ten sexual partners, and participation in sex parties during the previous year. More men who have sex with women reported mental health problems.
INTERPRETATION: There should be a more thorough assessment of how the health services can best meet the needs of chemsex users. In particular, it is important to provide information on harm reduction and support to those who want to stop or reduce their use of chemsex.