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Research studies show that men who have sex with men (MSM) have 20 [1] to up to 60 times more probabilities of getting infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compared to heterosexuals; likewise they are 61 times more prone to acquiring syphilis sífilis than heterosexuals.[2]

MSM present up to 42% intra-anal canal infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). [3]

Scientific data show that 35% of of homosexuals have between 11 and 50 sexual partners throughout their life,and 32% have more than 50 sexual partners through all their life rising in some cases even up to up to 500 sexual partners .[4]

Almost 60% of young MSM population consumes marihuana ,40% hallucinogens , and cocaine 26% . [5]

20% of homosexuals have had suicidal thoughts and 12% suicidal attempts. [6]

 

References:

[1]Baral S, Sifakis F, Cleghorn F, Beyrer C. Elevated risk for HIV infection among men who have sex with men in low- and middle-income countries 2000–2006: A systematic review. PLoS Med 2007; 4(12):e339.

[2]Wolitski RJ, Fenton KA. Sexual health, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the United States.AIDS Behav 2011; 15:S9–S17.

[3]Goldstone S, Palefsky JM, Giuliano AR, Moreira ED Jr, Aranda C, Jessen H, et al. Prevalence of and risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among HIV-seronegative men who have sex with men. J Infect Dis 2011; 203(1):66-74.

[4]Jakopanec I, Schimmer B, Grjibovski AM, Klouman E, Aavitsland P. Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and their correlates among men who have sex with men in Norway: an Internet-based cross-sectional survey. BMC Infect Dis 2010; 10:261.

[5]Salomon EA, Mimiaga MJ, Husnik MJ, Welles SL, Manseau MW, Montenegro AB, et al. Depressive symptoms, utilization of mental health care, substance use and sexual risk among young men who have sex with men in EXPLORE: Implications for age-specific interventions. AIDS Behav 2009; 13(4): 811–821.

6] Paul JP, Catania J, Pollack L, Moskowitz J, Canchola J, Mills T, et al. Suicide attempts among gay and bisexual men: lifetime prevalence and antecedents. Am J Public Health 2002; 92(8):1338-45.

  
 

 

  
 

 

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