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            Population Studies                                        Chemsex among MSM during the COVID-19 pandemic







                 Health‑ care   interventions or   measures  N/A    N/A






                 Digital health   technologies  This study noted   a drop in MSM   returning for   sexual health care   in Amsterdam   during the   COVID-19   pandemic. It   emphasized the   role of telehealth   and digital   technologies,   particularly for   PrEP care, as   promising avenues   to maintain health-   care access during   such disruptions.  N/A








                 Health   disparities  N/A                          N/A



                 Accessibility   of health‑ care   services  This study   found that the   COVID-19   pandemic   impacted   MSM’s access   to sexual health   services in   Amsterdam. A   27.2% drop in   return visits for   care in 2020 was   observed, with   fluctuations   in PrEP use   and STI rates   corresponding   to pandemic   restrictions. The   study hinted at   telehealth as a   future solution   for PrEP care   continuity.  N/A




                 Mental health issues  N/A                          This study found that   nearly half of MSM   participants reported   decreased sexual   satisfaction during   the pandemic, with   a decline in overall   satisfaction from 73%   to 57%. Fears related   to COVID-19 were   prevalent, affecting   both individual   concerns about   possible infections   and concerns about   transmitting the   virus. The study did   not fully explore the   broader psychologica








                 Sexual behaviors   and drug usage  This study showed   that COVID-19   restrictions in   Amsterdam   significantly   impacted sexual   health- care   and behavior   among MSM. A   notable decline in   health- care visits   and fluctuating   PrEP usage   were observed,   correlating with   varying public   restrictions. Those   worried about   COVID-19 were   more likely to   reduce PrEP use,   while STI rates   initially decreased.  This study found   tha








                 Trends  N/A                                        Decreased




                 Samples  305 MSM aged   38 – 53 years              205 MSM aged   18 or older             PrEP: Pre- exposure prophylaxis; SGM: Sexual and gender minority; STI: Sexual transmitted infection.




                 Design  Cross-   sectional   study                 Cross-   sectional   study


             Table 2. (Continued)  Country  Sources  Netherlands  de la Court   et al. (2023)  Switzerland  Mugglin,    et al. (2023)











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