Lubricant Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Reporting Anal Intercourse in Bangkok, Thailand: Impact of HIV Status and Implications for Prevention

@article{Thienkrua2016LubricantUA,
  title={Lubricant Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Reporting Anal Intercourse in Bangkok, Thailand: Impact of HIV Status and Implications for Prevention},
  author={Warunee Thienkrua and Catherine S Todd and Supaporn Chaikummao and Wichuda Sukwicha and Somsak Yafant and Narongritt Tippanont and Anchalee Varangrat and Pechpailin Khlaimanee and Pachara Sirivongrangson and Timothy H. Holtz},
  journal={Journal of Homosexuality},
  year={2016},
  volume={63},
  pages={507 - 521}
}
This analysis measures prevalence and correlates of consistent lubricant use among a cohort of Thai men who have sex with men (MSM). [] Key Method Lubricant use was queried at the 12-month follow-up visit. Consistent lubricant use was evaluated with logistic regression. Consistent lubricant use was reported by 77.0% of men and was associated with consistent condom use with casual partners, while binge drinking, payment for sex, and inconsistent condom use with casual, and steady, partners were negatively…
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