Implementation and formative evaluation of a peer-led chemsex intervention targeting sexualised crystal methamphetamine and GHB use: the M3THOD study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who use crystal methamphetamine and gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in sexual contexts (otherwise known as chemsex) report barriers to accessing health services. Peer-led chemsex interventions may reduce barriers to care and provide meaningful therapeutic support, however, there have been few formal evaluations of such programs. M3THOD is a novel peer-led intervention based on the transtheoretical model of behaviour change comprising elements of harm reduction education, motivational interviewing and service navigation. In this formative evaluation we appraise the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of M3THOD.

Methods

M3THOD aimed to support people to reduce chemsex-related harm, manage frequency of

SUBMITTER: Freestone J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature