Article ; Online: Prevalence of methamphetamine use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The International journal on drug policy
2023 Volume 123, Page(s) 104271
Abstract: Background: International efforts have reduced the availability of methamphetamine precursors, but its distribution and use continue to rise. Methamphetamine use can lead to short- and long-term adverse effects, including addiction, physical and ... ...
| Abstract | Background: International efforts have reduced the availability of methamphetamine precursors, but its distribution and use continue to rise. Methamphetamine use can lead to short- and long-term adverse effects, including addiction, physical and psychosocial health problems, socioeconomic troubles, incarceration, overdose, and death. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) have been shown to have an elevated prevalence of methamphetamine use. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of methamphetamine use among MSM. We searched electronic databases, such as PubMed, for peer-reviewed literature published between 2011 and 2022. Data on methamphetamine use were extracted, including study features, location, study design, sampling method, recruitment period, specific MSM subgroups, prevalence period, and demographics. Employing a random-effects model, we computed the pooled prevalence of methamphetamine use among MSM across two prevalence periods: recent use (i.e., one month, three months, six months, one year) and lifetime use. Results: The systematic review included 56 studies with a total of 25,953 MSM who use methamphetamine. Most studies were conducted in Europe, with the highest prevalence reported in the United Kingdom. The studies primarily used cross-sectional or cohort study designs with convenience sampling. The pooled prevalence rates across recent use (i.e., past month, past three months, past six months, and past year) was 15% (95% CI [11-19%]). Additionally, we pooled lifetime use, which was 23% (95% CI [9-38%]). High heterogeneity (I Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis provide a pooled prevalence of methamphetamine use among MSM. The analysis accounts for study design, prevalence period, specific MSM subgroups, and geographical areas to estimate methamphetamine use in diverse settings and populations. The review highlights the need for targeted interventions and harm reduction strategies focused on prevention, education, healthcare access, and stakeholder collaboration to address the multifaceted challenges of methamphetamine use among MSM. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Male ; Cohort Studies ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Homosexuality, Male/psychology ; Methamphetamine/adverse effects ; Prevalence ; Sexual and Gender Minorities ; Recreational Drug Use/legislation & jurisprudence |
| Chemical Substances | Methamphetamine (44RAL3456C) |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-06 |
| Publishing country | Netherlands |
| Document type | Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review |
| ZDB-ID | 2010000-0 |
| ISSN | 1873-4758 ; 0955-3959 |
| ISSN (online) | 1873-4758 |
| ISSN | 0955-3959 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104271 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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