Addiction Chemical, Use, Substance
Conditions
Brief summary
The main aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study is to assess the prevalence of chemsex substance use disorder among chemsexers via an online self-questionnaire.
Detailed description
Chemsex appeared in Europe around 2006 and in France in 2010. It involves the use of psychoactive substances in a sexual context to enhance, initiate, facilitate or prolong sexual intercourse through the psychoactive effects of the molecules consumed. These molecules are essentially synthetic cathinones, GHB/GBL, MDMA, methamphetamines, cocaine and ketamine. These products are often used in combination with erectile dysfunction treatments (side effects of the molecules). This practice is thought to affect almost 20% of MSM. This use has numerous social, somatic, psychiatric and addictive consequences. Studies have mainly focused on infectious risks, psychiatric complications (e.g. anxiety and depression) or the prevalence of this phenomenon. However, no study has assessed the prevalence of chemsex-related substance use disorders among these users.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALOnline self-questionnaire.
Descriptive, cross-sectional study This study is aimed at adult chemsex users over the last 12 months (having experimented with chemsex at least once over the last 12 months) and with a good understanding of French. An online LimeSurvey-type self-questionnaire will be accessible via a URL link to collect and secure the data. A presentation of the study, information on chemsex and help and care services, as well as the information note will be available. The questionnaire will be distributed via a QR code, giving direct access to the study's web page, or directly via the web link. Posters and flyers will be used in hospitals and/or private clinics, addictology centers, STI prevention and screening centers and associations, as well as via social networks, dating apps and sites, and the online and print press.
Sponsors
Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens, Bordeaux
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
cohort
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Be 18 years of age or older. * Proficiency in written French * Have practised chemsex at least once in the last 12 months. * Agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Have not experimented with chemsex in the last 12 months * Participation in other ongoing research * Insufficient written comprehension of French
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DSM-5 diagnosis of substance use disorder for chemsex. | 1 day | Assessment of the prevalence of chemsex substance use disorder among chemsexers via an online self-questionnaire. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Describing the sociodemographic characteristics of this population | 1 day | Socio-demographic characteristics |
| Describing the consumption practices of this population | 1 day | Consumption practices |
| Describing the sexual practices of this population | 1 day | Sexual practices |
| Explore the existence of chemsex use disorder as a clinical entity in its own right | 1 day | DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder, adapted to assess chemsex addiction as a single clinical entity |
Countries
France
Contacts
Primary ContactMelina FATSEAS
Backup ContactHelen SAVARIEAU
Outcome results
None listed