Trends in Methamphetamine Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City, 2004-2017.
Methamphetamine (meth) use among men who have sex with men (MSM) has been documented to be associated with HIV transmission among those who are HIV-negative and worsening HIV outcomes among those who are HIV-positive. Recent media reports have suggested recent increases in meth use in New York City (NYC), particularly among Hispanic/Latino and Black MSM. Using serial cross-sectional data from 2004 to 2017, we aim to describe trends in meth use and describe racial/ethnic patterns among MSM in NYC. Overall, we observed a decrease in meth use among MSM from 2004 to 2011 and an increase from 2011 to 2017. When stratified by race/ethnicity, use among White MSM decreased. Beginning in 2008, use among both Hispanic/Latino and Black MSM increased over time. These data provide more evidence that meth use may be increasing in Hispanic/Latino and Black MSM. Culturally-tailored and status-neutral interventions should be explored.
['Rivera|Alexis V|AV|http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0423-6902', 'Harriman|Graham|G|', 'Carrillo|Sidney A|SA|', 'Braunstein|Sarah L|SL|']
D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies D015658:HIV Infections D006630:Hispanic or Latino D018451:Homosexuality, Male D006801:Humans D008297:Male D008694:Methamphetamine D009519:New York City D000072339:Sexual and Gender Minorities
Men who have sex with men Meth HIV Disparities