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Section 5 Poster Presentations
P001 In 2015, MSM accessing PEPSE is significantly more associated with club drug use than 2013/2014
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  1. Zoe Ottaway1,
  2. Daniel Richardson2
  1. 1Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Maidstone, Kent, UK
  2. 2Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Abstract

Background/introduction Recreational drug (RD) use is increasing in men who have sex with men (MSM) and increases sexual risk taking behaviour and possibly increasing attendances for PEPSE.

Aim(s)/objectives To identify Club drug use during PEPSE attendances in MSM in 2013/4 compared to 2015.

Methods Review PEPSE (MSM) attendance during two 4-month periods: November 2013 to February 2014 and March 2015 to June 2015.

Results 152 MSM attended for PEPSE: 51 in 2013/4 and 101 in 2015. The median age was 31 (18–79) years. Documentation of Club drug use during PEPSE episode increased significantly from 27/51 (53%) in 2013/14 to 100/101 (99%) during 2015 (p < 0.001). Club drug use during PEPSE episode increased significantly from 9/51 (18%) in 2013/4 to 41/101 (41%) in 2015 (OR 3.19, p < 0.005). There were no significant changes in the Club drugs being used: gamma-Butyrolactone(GBL), Mephedrone and Crystal Meth being the most frequent reported.

Discussion/conclusion Episodes of unsafe sex leading to access of PEPSE appear to be more associated with club drug use in 2015 than in 2013/4 and our documentation of this has improved. Identification of club drug use in MSM is an important harm intervention.

https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052718.56

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