Meta-analysis of the association between ecstasy use and risky sexual behavior

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• 作者：James B. Hittner ; ^{hittnerj@cofc.edu} ; Elana R. Schachne
• 关键词：Ecstasy ; MDMA ; Risky sex ; HIV ; AIDS ; Meta-analysis
• 刊名：Addictive Behaviors
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：2_03064603
• 类别：psy
• 出版时间：July, 2012
• 卷：37
• 期：7
• 页码：790-796
• 文件大小：801 K

摘要

A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted to examine the association between ecstasy use and risky sexual behavior. Analysis of 17 studies revealed a small to moderate sized effect (mean weighted r = 0.211, 95%CI: 0.085-0.336). Random-effects homogeneity testing was non-significant, thus formal moderator analyses were not performed. Moreover, numerical and visual diagnostics suggested that publication bias was not a concern. It is hoped that the present meta-analytic findings and recommendations will encourage investigators to broaden their research methodologies and will stimulate new insights into the association between ecstasy use and risky sexual behavior.