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  • Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) and heroin use are associated with significant public health concerns.
  • Understanding the sexual behaviors of drug users is critical for disease prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the sexual behaviors of ATS and heroin users.
  • To identify dangerous sexual practices and associated risk factors among these populations.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted on 438 ATS users and 524 heroin users across multiple detoxification centers in China.
  • Data collected included sociodemographic characteristics, drug use history, and sexual behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in sociodemographic and sexual behaviors were observed between ATS and heroin users (P < 0.05).
  • ATS users reported high rates of sex after drug use (30.1%), multiple partners (16.5%), casual partners (34.0%), and inconsistent condom use (79.3% with steady partners, 39.1% with casual partners).
  • High prevalence of past sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections was noted in both groups (ATS: 20.5%, heroin: 30.9%).

Conclusions:

  • Sexual behavior is a primary transmission route for STDs and HIV among ATS users.
  • Findings underscore the need for increased government awareness and targeted strategies to mitigate STD and HIV transmission in ATS-using populations.