Changes in substance use among young Black men who have sex with men during COVID-19 pandemic.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse Pub Date : 2025-04-08 DOI:10.1080/15332640.2025.2486603

Fiona Gorman, Nicholas Gorman, Jefferson Wood, Laura Hoyt D'Anna

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Abstract

This study examines substance use behaviors and sociodemographic characteristics during the COVID-19 lockdown among young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) in California. Using data from the PPOWER² intervention, 132 participants completed surveys from February 2020 to September 2021. Pre-pandemic, 70% reported marijuana use, and 60% reported alcohol use. During the lockdown, increased tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use were reported, attributed to boredom and anxiety. Despite limited personal COVID-19 experiences, participants avoided exposure and delayed medical/dental care. Ongoing monitoring is necessary to understand whether substance use rates remain elevated or have returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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3.20

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse presents rigorous new studies and research on ethnicity and cultural variation in alcohol, tobacco, licit and illicit forms of substance use and abuse. The research is drawn from many disciplines and interdisciplinary areas in the social and behavioral sciences, public health, and helping professions. The Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse is an international forum for identification of emergent and culturally diverse substance use and abuse trends, and the implementation of culturally competent strategies in harm reduction, individual, group, and family treatment of substance abuse. The Journal systematically investigates the beliefs, attitudes, and values of substance abusers, searching for the answers to the origins of drug use and abuse for different ethnic groups. The Journal publishes research papers, review papers, policy commentaries, and conference proceedings. The Journal welcomes submissions from across the globe, and strives to ensure efficient review and publication outcomes.