Adverse childhood experiences and sexual health outcomes and risk behaviors among a nationwide sample of men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with a wide range of increased risk behaviors and health consequences, they have not been extensively described in all subpopulations.

Objective

The specific objectives of the study were to describe the prevalence of predefined ACEs among a nationwide sample of men who have sex with men (MSM) and determine associated HIV or sexually transmitted infection (STI) related health outcomes, testing practices, and risk behaviors.

Participants and setting

Eligible participants were MSM aged 18 years or older who reported male-male sex in the past 12 months.

Methods

Data were obtained from the 2015 cycle of the American Men's Internet Survey, these data were collected between September 2015 and April 2016, a

SUBMITTER: Bertolino DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7494627 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature