Table 1.
Participants' Demographics, Drug and Sex Behaviorsin the past 6 months (N=191)
| Demographics | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, years (median, IQR) | 23 (21, 27) |
| Race | |
| Non-Hispanic White | 64 (33.5) |
| Black/African American | 71 (37.2) |
| Multiracial | 35 (16) |
| Other (incl. Hispanic) | 17 (8.9) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2 (1) |
| Native American | 2 (1) |
| Sexual Identity | |
| Gay/Homosexual | 109 (57.1) |
| Bisexual/Heterosexual/Other | 82 (42.9) |
| Currently in school | 61 (32.1) |
| Currently employed | 92 (48.2) |
| Unstable housing | 72 (37.7) |
| Engaged in sex work | 45 (23.6) |
| HIV + | 30 (15.7) |
| Ever Diagnosed with STI | 84 (44.0) |
| Prescription (Rx) Drug Misuse | |
| Rx Pain pills | 150 (78.5) |
| # ofPain pills used (median; IQR) | (15; 2, 105) |
| Used Rx Pain Pills Before Sex | 71 (37.2) |
| Rx Tranquilizers | 154 (81.2) |
| # ofTranquilizers used (median; IQR) | (12; 1, 96) |
| Used Rx Tranquilizers Before Sex | 67 (35.1) |
| Rx Stimulants | 100 (52.4) |
| # ofStimulants used (median; IQR) | (1; 0, 6) |
| Used Rx Stimulants Before Sex | 21 (11.0) |
| Muscle Relaxants (MR) | 55 (28.8) |
| Erectile dysfunction drugs (EDD) | 43 (22.5) |
| Over-the counter drugs (OTC) | 59 (30.9) |
| Illicit Drug Use | |
| Marijuana | 146 (76.5) |
| Used Marijuana Before Sex | 110 (57.6) |
| Ecstasy | 49 (25.7) |
| Used Ecstasy Before Sex | 29 (15.2) |
| Cocaine | 67 (35.1) |
| Used Cocaine Before Sex | 33 (17.3) |
| Crystal Meth | 31 (16.2) |
| Used Crystal Meth Before Sex | 21 (11.0) |
| Sex Behaviors | |
| Number of Partners (median, IQR) | (5; 2, 10) |
| Engaged in unprotected intercourse | |
| Anal (N=177) | 102 (57.6) |
| Anal Receptive (N=122) | 72 (59.0) |
| Anal Insertive (N=146) | 82 (56.2) |