HARM REDUCTION AND CHEMSEX IN APPS AIMED AT MSM

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59099/prpub.2024.48

Keywords:

harm reduction, sexual health, Mental health, Drugs (Addiction), digital ethnography

Abstract

The "chemsex" phenomenon involves the use of psychoactive substances in sexualized contexts with the intention of sustaining, enhancing, disinhibiting, and/or facilitating the sexual experience, particularly among gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM). This article aims to comprehend and provide significant care for the chemsex phenomenon in Brazil through harm reduction. Employing digital ethnography, a support profile was created on the primary dating app for this population, Grindr, offering non-judgmental listening and harm reduction information. The results reveal both convergences and discrepancies with international literature, emphasizing the digital medium's importance in disseminating information and providing access to care for those facing barriers to traditional healthcare services.

Author Biographies

Marina Del Rei, Universidade de São Paulo

Psicóloga (UFRJ), Mestre em Saúde Pública (USP), Especialista em atenção a usuários de álcool e outras drogas pelo Programa de Estudos e Assistência ao Uso Indevido de Drogas (PROJAD/IPUB-UFRJ), redutora de danos e psicanalista. Participa como co-supervisora do projeto de extensão “Conexão RD: Redução de Danos, Rede e Território - Conexões do Centro de Convivência PROJAD na interface arte/saúde/cultura” (UFRJ).

Rubens de Camargo Ferreira Adorno, Universidade de São Paulo

Professor Aposentado da Faculdade da Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo, graduado em Ciências Socias pela UNICAMP, Doutor em Saúde Pública pela USP, Livre Docente (1997). Atualmente orientador credenciado nos Programas de Pós Graduação em Saúde Global e Sustentabilidades e Pós Graduação em Saúde Pública.

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2024-10-02

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Del Rei, M., & de Camargo Ferreira Adorno, R. (2024). HARM REDUCTION AND CHEMSEX IN APPS AIMED AT MSM. PLURAL - Journal of Psychology UNESP Bauru, 3, e024a07. https://doi.org/10.59099/prpub.2024.48

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Vol. 3 (2024): Dossiê Temático: Álcool e Substâncias Psicoativas, Políticas Públicas e Direitos Humanos

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Dossiê Temático: Álcool e Substâncias Psicoativas, Políticas Públicas e Direitos Humanos

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