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Gamez Guadix, ManuelAuthorRoman, Francisco JAuthorMartínez Valido, Kenia RosaAuthor

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October 17, 2023
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Sexualized drug use among gay, bisexuals, and other men who have sex with men and its association with mental health symptoms

Publicated to:Revista Espanola de Drogodependencias. 48 (3): 95-112 - 2023-01-01 48(3), DOI: 10.54108/10060

Authors: Gámez Guadix, Manuel; Íncera Fernández, Daniel; Román, Francisco J; Mateos Pérez, Estibaliz; Borrajo, Erika; Martínez Valido, Kenia Rosa

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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - Author
universidad de deusto - Author
Universidad del País Vasco - Author

Abstract

Sexualized drug use (SDU) refers to the intentional use of psychoactive substances before or during a sexual encounter with the aim of improving one’s sexual experience. The goals of this study were: (a) to analyze the relationship between SDU and a wide range of mental health symptoms among men who have sex with men (MSM) (e.g., anxiety, somatic symptoms, bipolar disorder, persistent depression, alcohol dependence); and (b) to examine the relationship between SDU and various behavioral addictions while controlling for a set of demographic variables, including serological status. The sample consisted of 493 MSM between 18 and 78 years old (Mage = 32.58, SD = 11.05). The participants completed self-report measures on SDU, mental health symptoms, and behavioral addictions. Significantly higher rates of compulsive sexual behavior and drug and alcohol abuse (large effect sizes) were reported by the SDU participants compared to the non-SDU participants. Moreover, SDU was also significantly related to delusional symptoms and compulsive spending (medium effect sizes). The results suggest a pattern of specific mental health symptoms associated with problematic SDU, rather than a generalized pattern of psychological dysfunction. Risk-reduction strategies should assess, provide information about, and intervene in the specific mental health symptoms associated with SDU.

Keywords

Behavioral addictionsChemsexMen who have sex with menMental healthSexualized drug use

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Revista Espanola de Drogodependencias, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Psychiatry and Mental Health, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Desde una perspectiva relativa, los impactos normalizados en entornos vinculados a las áreas de humanidades y ciencias sociales dentro del contexto nacional, este trabajo consigue un valor de citación normalizada, calculado a partir de los datos proporcionados por Dialnet Métricas, de: 3.8, lo que indica que, de manera comparada con trabajos en la misma disciplina y en el mismo año de publicación, lo ubica como trabajo citado por encima de la media al menos en el contexto nacional. (source consulted: Dialnet Metrics Dec 2023)

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-08-02:

  • Dialnet Métricas: 3
  • Scopus: 1

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-02:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 13 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://repositorio.uam.es/handle/10486/711723

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (GAMEZ GUADIX, MANUEL) and Last Author (MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ, KENIA).