Change of sexual behavior among men who have sex with men before, during and after COVID-19 pandemic in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 epidemic control and prevention strategies affected people's sexual activities and behaviors. Little was known about long-term effects of COVID-19 prevention and control strategies on sexual behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aimed to examine changes in risky sexual behaviors of MSM before and after the local epidemic.

Methods

An online survey was conducted nationwide from June 1 to June 10, 2022. MSM aged 16 years and above, residing in China were recruited through convenience sampling. A generalized estimating equation model with modified Poisson regression was used to analyze changes in multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex, mobility for sexual activity, and recreational substance use before and after the local epidem

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10416525 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature