Citation

Goldsamt LA, Clatts MC, Giang LM, Yu G. Int. J. Sex. Health 2015; 27(2): 145-155.

Affiliation

New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/19317611.2014.947055

PMID

25984252

PMCID

PMC4431688

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed depression and anxiety symptoms, and their association with high-risk sexual and drug behaviors, among male sex workers in three Vietnamese cities.

METHODS: Male sex workers ages 16 to 35 completed an interview that included the CES-D to assess depressive symptoms and the BAI to assess anxiety symptoms, as well as questions assessing drug and sexual risk practices.

RESULTS: A majority of participants reported depressive symptomatology although fewer report symptoms of anxiety. Risky sexual and drug use practices predicted both types of symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS: Mental distress is associated with drug and sexual risk among male sex workers.

Language: en