Sex on demand: geosocial networking phone apps and risk of sexually transmitted infections among a cross-sectional sample of men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County.

Beymer, Matthew R; Weiss, Robert E; Bolan, Robert K; Rudy, Ellen T; Bourque, Linda B; Rodriguez, Jeffrey P; Morisky, Donald E

doi:10.1136/sextrans-2013-051494

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Sex on demand: geosocial networking phone apps and risk of sexually transmitted infections among a cross-sectional sample of men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County.

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Beymer, Matthew R, Weiss, Robert E, Bolan, Robert K, Rudy, Ellen T, Bourque, Linda B, Rodriguez, Jeffrey P, Morisky, Donald E·2014·Sexually Transmitted Infections

DOI 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051494PMC PMC4198579

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BACKGROUND: Geosocial networking applications (GSN apps) used for meeting sexual partners have become increasingly popular with men who have sex with men (MSM) since 2009. The current study aimed to determine if self-identified HIV-negative, MSM clinic attendees who used GSN apps have an increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) compared to self-identified HIV-negative, MSM attendees who met sexual partners via in-person venues, such as bars or clubs or through MSM-specific hook-up websites. METHODS: Data were collected between August 2011 and January 2013 on all self-identified HIV-negative, MSM clients visiting the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center for STI screening. A total of 7184 individuals tested for STIs and self-reported behaviours on drug use and social networking methods to meet sexual partners. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyse the results. RESULTS: Individuals who used GSN apps for meeting sexual partners had greater odds of testing positive for gonorrhoea (OR: 1.25; 95% CI 1.06 to 1.48) and for chlamydia (OR: 1.37; 95% CI 1.13 to 1.65) compared to individuals who met partners through in-person methods only. There were no significant differences in syphilis and HIV incidence between those who met partners via in-person venues only, on the internet or through GSN apps. CONCLUSIONS: The present study concludes that sexual health clinic MSM attendees who are meeting on GSN apps are at greater risk for gonorrhoea and chlamydia than MSM attendees who meet in-person or on the internet. Future interventions should explore the use of these novel technologies for testing promotion, prevention and education.

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Authors: Beymer, M. R., Weiss, R. E., Bolan, R. K., Rudy, E. T., Bourque, L. B., Rodriguez, J. P., & Morisky, D. E.
Affiliations: University of California, Los Angeles (US)
Los Angeles LGBT Center (US)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (US)
Corresponding author: Beymer, Matthew R
ORCID: Beymer, Matthew R
Weiss, Robert E
Bolan, Robert K
Morisky, Donald E
Venue: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Publisher: BMJ
Published: 2014-06-12
Volume: 90
Issue: 7
Pages: 567-572
ISSN: 0007-134X (ISSN-L)
1368-4973
1472-3263
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051494
PMC: PMC4198579
OpenAlex: W2118637531
Cited by: 262
References: 16
Citations by year: 2026: 8 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 22 · 2020: 20 · 2019: 29 · 2018: 34 · 2017: 30 · 2016: 47 · 2015: 14 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 1
FWCI: 23.80
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: green
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Locations: Sexually Transmitted Infections (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
eScholarship (California Digital Library) (submittedVersion)
HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Funders: National Institute of Mental Health (P30MH058107)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (P30AI028697)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Social Sciences › General Social Sciences › HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology
Keywords: geosocial networking apps, men who have sex with men, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV-negative men, online dating, STI screening, Los Angeles
MeSH terms: Adult, Bisexuality, Chlamydia Infections, Cross-Sectional Studies, Gonorrhea, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Sexual Behavior, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Syphilis, Los Angeles, HIV Infections, Multivariate Analysis, Logistic Models, Homosexuality, Male, Young Adult, Social Networking, Geographic Mapping, Mobile Applications

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