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American Journal of Public Health, Vol 90, Issue 7 1117-1121, Copyright © 2000 by American Public Health Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Frequent use of lubricants for anal sex among men who have sex with men: the HIV prevention potential of a microbicidal gel

A Carballo-Dieguez, Z Stein, H Saez, C Dolezal, L Nieves-Rosa and F Diaz
HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute, NY, USA. ac72@columbia.edu

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed frequency of rectal lubricant use, opinions about rectal microbicidal gels, and willingness to participate in acceptability trials of rectal microbicides among Latino men who have sex with men (MSM). METHODS: Latino MSM (N = 307) living in New York City were surveyed from October 1995 through November 1996. Eleven Latino MSM participated in a focus group. RESULTS: Among those having anal sex during the prior year, 93% used lubricants (59% always and 74% in at least 80% of sexual encounters) regardless of condom use. Of the 29 men who practiced anal sed but did not use condoms, 90% used lubricants with similar frequency. Of those using lubricants, 94% used at least 1 teaspoon per occasion. A transparent product, free of smell and taste, was favored. Of the MSM in the sample, 92% said that they would use a lubricant with an anti-HIV microbicidal agent, and 87% expressed interest in participating in an acceptability trial. Product and dispenser preferences also were discussed. CONCLUSIONS: A rectal lubricant with microbicidal properties appears acceptable and desirable to Latino men who have anal sex with other men.


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