TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Prevalence and behavioral correlates of depression and anxiety among male sex workers in Vietnam
JO  - International journal of sexual health
A1  - Goldsamt, Lloyd A.
A1  - Clatts, Michael C.
A1  - Giang, Le Minh
A1  - Yu, Gary
SP  - 145
EP  - 155
VL  - 27
IS  - 2
N2  - OBJECTIVES: This study assessed depression and anxiety symptoms, and their association with high-risk sexual and drug behaviors, among male sex workers in three Vietnamese cities. <br><br>METHODS: Male sex workers ages 16 to 35 completed an interview that included the CES-D to assess depressive symptoms and the BAI to assess anxiety symptoms, as well as questions assessing drug and sexual risk practices. <br><br>RESULTS: A majority of participants reported depressive symptomatology although fewer report symptoms of anxiety. Risky sexual and drug use practices predicted both types of symptoms. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Mental distress is associated with drug and sexual risk among male sex workers.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1931-7611
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2014.947055
ID  - ref1
ER  -