Lloyd A Goldsamt1, Michael C Clatts2, Le Minh Giang3, Gary Yu1. 1. New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY. 2. School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR. 3. Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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.
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.
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Anxiety; Depression; Male sex workers; Vietnam
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