Journal article
The Amyl Nitrite Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (AEQ-MSM): A Measure of Substance-Related Beliefs
Substance Use and Misuse, Vol.46(13), pp.1642-1650
2011
PMID: 21793709
Abstract
A measure of perceived reinforcement associated with amyl nitrite was developed and evaluated among gay and bisexual men. This is the first known expectancy measure to date for this drug class. The Amyl Nitrite Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (AEQ-MSM) was completed online by 102 gay and bisexual men, between 2006 and 2008 in Queensland, Australia. The AEQ-MSM demonstrated good psychometric properties and was associated with consumption patterns. Factor analysis revealed three distinct reinforcement domains: "Enhanced sexual desire and pleasure," "Disorientation," and "Sexual negotiation." Limitations include sampling via self-selection, recruitment through health centers and self-report data. Implications for sexual activity and risk-taking, including reducing associated harm (e.g., HIV transmission), and future directions are discussed.
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- Title
- The Amyl Nitrite Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (AEQ-MSM): A Measure of Substance-Related Beliefs
- Authors
- Amy B Mullens (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyRoss Young (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMichael P Dunne (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyGraham Norton (Author) - Queensland Association for Healthy Communities
- Publication details
- Substance Use and Misuse, Vol.46(13), pp.1642-1650
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc.
- DOI
- 10.3109/10826084.2011.599096
- ISSN
- 1532-2491
- PMID
- 21793709
- Organisation Unit
- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99551006102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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