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Sex characteristics and syphilis infection among ATS users in Yantai City
- DONG Anqi, KANG Dianmin, DUAN Xi, LIAO Meizhen, HUANG Pengxiang,ZHU Xiaoyan, WANG Guoyong, TAO Xiaorun
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JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2017, 55(4):
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doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2016.612
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Objective To investigate the sex characteristics and syphilis infection among amphetamine-type stimulants(ATS)users in Yantai City. Methods ATS users were recruited with convenient sampling method in Yantai City. They were interviewed to collect related information using questionnaires, and blood samples were collected to detect syphilis antibodies and HIV antibodies. Results Among the 411 ATS users, the prevalence rate of syphilis was 18.0%(74/411). After taking drugs, the main sex partner was regular partner, accounting for 51.6%(212/411), casual and commercial partners were 35.8%(147/411)and 12.7%(52/411)respectively. In the last year, 11.4%(47/411)of new drug users had sex with gays. In the latest month, the rate of condom use in the last sex was 56.0%(108/193). Univariate analysis showed that age, marital status, employment situation, monthly income, age of first drug use were influencing factors of syphilis infections. Multiple logistic regression model demonstrated that over 35 years of age(OR=2.943, 95%CI: 1.145-7.564, P<0.05), cohabitating(OR=4.172, 95%CI: 1.228-14.171, 山 东 大 学 学 报 (医 学 版)55卷4期 -董安琪,等.烟台市新型毒品吸食者性行为特征与梅毒感染情况 \=-P<0.05), self-employment(OR=2.845, 95%CI: 1.361-5.948, P<0.05), unemployment(OR=2.605, 95%CI: 1.134-5.98, P<0.05), monthly income of 5,000 RMB or more (OR=2.511, 95%CI: 1.081-5.834, P<0.05)increased the chances of syphilis infections. Conclusion The situation of sexual partners is complicated among ATS users, and the rate of condom use is low. The high syphilis prevalence and common homosexual behaviors among ATS users underscore the urgency to develop effective intervention measures.