Table 1.
Socio-demographics and drug behaviors in the past 6 months of YMSM who participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews
| Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Age, median (IQR) | 23 (21, 26) |
| Race | |
| White | 10 (40) |
| Non-White | 15 (60) |
| Sexual identity | |
| Gay/Homosexual | 17 (68) |
| Bisexual/Heterosexual/Other | 8 (32) |
| Currently in school | 6 (24) |
| Currently employed | 11 (44) |
| Unstable housing | 8 (32) |
| Engaged in sex work | 5 (20) |
| HIV + | 6 (24) |
| Lifetime diagnosis of sexually transmitted infection (STI) | 12 (48) |
| Prescription Drug Misuse in the past 6 months | |
| Opioidsa | 22 (88) |
| Used opioids before sex | 8 (32) |
| Tranquilizersb | 21 (84) |
| Used tranquilizers before sex | 9 (36) |
| Stimulantsc | 17 (68) |
| Used stimulants before sex | 7 (28) |
| Other substances use in the past 6 months | |
| Alcohol use (to the point of intoxication) | 21 (84) |
| Used alcohol before sex | 21 (84) |
| Marijuana | 24 (96) |
| Used marijuana before sex | 20 (80) |
| Ecstasy | 10 (40) |
| Used ecstasy before sex | 8 (32) |
| Cocaine | 12 (48) |
| Used cocaine before sex | 6 (24) |
| Crystal methamphetamine | 7 (28) |
| Used crystal methamphetamine before sex | 6 (24) |
| Heroin | 4 (16) |
| Used heroin before sex | 4 (16) |
a
- Includes Vicodin, OxyContin, Codeine, Morphine and similar drugs.
b
- Includes Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and similar drugs.
c
- Includes Ritalin, Adderall, Desoxyn, and similar drugs.