Effectiveness of using Grindr to increase syphilis testing among men who have sex with men in Darwin, Australia

Su, Jiunn-Yih; Holt, Jan; Payne, Rebecca; Gates, Kim; Ewing, Andrew G.; Ryder, Nathan

doi:10.1111/1753-6405.12342

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“…12 Although no existing public health interventions that directly address sleep health in MSM, sexual health promotion interventions targeted to MSM have leveraged these applications. 37 …”

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Poor sleep health and its association with mental health, substance use, and condomless anal intercourse among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

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Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of poor sleep health (ie, poor sleep quality and short sleep duration) in a sample of men who have sex with men (MSM). In addition, this study examined whether poor sleep health was associated with depressive symptoms, substance use, and sexual risk behaviors in this sample. Design Cross-sectional survey. Participants Broadcast advertisements were placed on a popular smartphone application for MSM in January 2016 to recruit users in the London metropolitan area (n = 202) to complete a Web-based survey, which included validated measures of sleep quality and duration. Measurements Poor sleep quality was defined based on self-report as very or fairly bad. Short sleep duration was defined as less than 7 hours each night. Regression models were used to assess associations between sleep variables and self-reported depressive symptoms, substance use, and sexual risk behaviors. Results About one-third (34.6%) of the respondents reported poor sleep quality and almost half (43.6%) reported sleeping less than 7 hours every night. Several poor sleep health variables were independently associated with depressive symptoms, substance use (eg, use of alcohol or marijuana), and condomless anal intercourse. For example, typical nightly sleep duration of less than 7 hours was associated with condomless receptive anal intercourse with a higher number of sexual partners (incidence rate ratio, 2.65; 95% confidence interval: 1.63–4.30; P < .001). Conclusion Sleep health promotion interventions should be developed for MSM, which may promote positive mental health as well as reduce substance use and sexual risk behaviors in this population.

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“…12 Although no existing public health interventions that directly address sleep health in MSM, sexual health promotion interventions targeted to MSM have leveraged these applications. 37 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Poor sleep health and its association with mental health, substance use, and condomless anal intercourse among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

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“…61 Similarly, Grindr and other social media have been successfully used to advertise syphilis testing among MSM in Darwin, Australia and home-based selfcollection HIV testing in England. 62,63 Internet-capable devices such as smartphones and tablets have revolutionised communication and the dissemination of information. One service that utilises those technologies is Healthvana (www.healthvana.com), a self-described patient engagement platform, which is in use at clinics serving MSM in several large cities including Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Chicago.…”

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Sexually transmissible infection control programs for men who have sex with men – what will they look like in 2020?

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Abstract. The resurgence of sexually transmissible infections among men who have sex with men is a concern for sexual health. Traditional strategies have relied on the promotion of condom use, regular testing, treatment, and partner management. Future sexually transmissible infection control programs must combine current prevention methods with novel approaches that target the providers, patients, and mechanisms of health care delivery.

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“…Similarly, 67% of patients that received e-mailed or texted reminders for their 3-month syphilis screening completed the visit, compared to 39% in the control group [100]. In an effort to increase screening awareness and testing services to MSM, several studies have found advertising STD services on geosocial networking applications to be feasible and could become part of STD outreach soon [101–103]. …”

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Global challenges in human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis coinfection among men who have sex with men

Roberts

Klausner

2016

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Introduction Syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM), and the rate of co-infection has been increasing over the last decade. HIV and syphilis co-infection is particularly challenging because the infections interact synergistically thereby increasing the risk of acquisition and transmission as well as accelerating disease progression. Areas Covered This paper reviews and summarizes the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical management and prevention of HIV and syphilis co-infection among MSM. Expert Commentary Research does not support a different syphilis treatment for co-infected individuals; however, co-infection may warrant a recommendation for antiretroviral therapy. In order to reverse the epidemic of syphilis and HIV co-infection, there needs to be greater awareness, improved cultural sensitivity among health care providers, improved access to preventative services and increased screening for syphilis and HIV.

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Effectiveness of using Grindr to increase syphilis testing among men who have sex with men in Darwin, Australia

Cited by 24 publications

References 6 publications

Poor sleep health and its association with mental health, substance use, and condomless anal intercourse among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

Poor sleep health and its association with mental health, substance use, and condomless anal intercourse among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

Sexually transmissible infection control programs for men who have sex with men – what will they look like in 2020?

Global challenges in human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis coinfection among men who have sex with men

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