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ABSTRACT
This analysis measures prevalence and correlates of consistent lubricant use among a cohort of Thai men who have sex with men (MSM). Lubricant use was queried at the 12-month follow-up visit. Consistent lubricant use was evaluated with logistic regression. Consistent lubricant use was reported by 77.0% of men and was associated with consistent condom use with casual partners, while binge drinking, payment for sex, and inconsistent condom use with casual, and steady, partners were negatively associated. Though consistent lubricant use is common among this Thai MSM cohort, further promotion is needed with MSM engaging in risky sexual practices.
Acknowledgments
The authors kindly acknowledge the support of the personnel of the Thailand MOPH – U.S. CDC Collaboration and the Silom Community Clinic. We particularly thank Philip Mock for assistance with database management and Guy Morineau, Shirley Lecher, Deborah Gust, Tim Green, and Paul Feldblum for critically reviewing this article. The authors also express their gratitude toward the participants in the study for their time and dedication.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sponsored this study. The study sponsor reviewed and approved of the study protocol and of this article. The study sponsor had no role in the analysis or interpretation of the data or in the writing of the article.
The findings and conclusions presented in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.