Correlation between intimate partner violence and high-risk sexual behaviors among new psychoactive substances users in Qingdao City
Objective To investigate the prevalence of intimate partner violence(IPV)and its correlation with high-risk sexual behaviors(HRSBs)among new psychoactive substances(NPS)users in Qingdao City,aiming to provide a reference point for the development of strategies for the prevention and treatment of AIDS.Methods Between April and July 2023,a face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted in Qingdao among NPS users.The survey collected data pertaining to demographic characteristics,patterns of substance use,experiences of IPV,and HRSBs.Additionally,blood samples were obtained for the purpose of HIV and syphilis testing.Results A total of 792 NPS users participated in the study,with a mean age of 35.09±8.02 years.The sample consisted of 714 male participants,representing 90.15％of the total number of respondents.Over the past year,64.77％(513 participants)reported engaging in HRSBs,and 13.51％(107 participants)experienced intimate partner violence.A higher prevalence of IPV was observed among women,those with a monthly income of 2 000-5 000 yuan,individuals with a high school education or below,those aware of HIV/AIDS knowledge,those whose primary sexual partners after drug use were casual partners,those with a history of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs),those who underwent HIV testing,and those who engaged in HRSBs(all P＜0.05).The results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that women(OR=2.27,95％CI:1.07-4.84),married or cohabiting individuals(OR=1.74,95％CI:1.18-2.55),those whose primary post-drug-use partners were casual partners(OR=4.58,95％CI:2.96-7.10),and those who had experienced IPV in the past year(OR=2.13,95％CI:1.14-4.00)were more likely to engage in HRSBs.Conclusions IPV is prevalent among NPS users and is significantly associated with an increased risk of HRSBs.Comprehensive preventive measures targeting this population are essential,including stricter regulation and control of the illegal drug market and enhanced promotion of safe sexual practices.
new psychoactive substances(NPS)intimate partner violence(IPV)high-risk sexual behaviors(HRSBs)
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