Vansintejan J, Vandevoorde J, Devroey D. The GAy MEn Sex StudieS: Design of an online registration of sexual behaviour of men having sex with men and preliminary results (GAMESSS-study). Cent Eur J Public Health 2013; 21 (1): 239–243.
Eerste auteur: Vansintejan J.
Jaar: 2013
Type: Publicatie
Abstract:
Background: There has been limited investigation of the sexuality and sexual dysfunction in homosexuals by the sexual medicine community. The purpose of this article is to describe the methodology of the online GAy MEn Sex StudieS (GAMESSS) on the sexual behavior and sexual dysfunctions of Belgian men who have sex with men (MSM).
Aim: To describe the methodology of an online study that investigate sexual behavior and sexual (dys)function(s) in a sample of Belgian MSM.
Methods: An internet-based survey on sexual behaviour and sexual dysfunctions was administered to MSM between the months of April and December 2008. The questionnaire used was a compilation of the Kinsey scale for sexual orientation, the Index of Premature Ejaculation (IPE), Erection Quality Scale (EQS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Brief (male) Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI) and Gay Men Sexual Addiction Screening Test (G-SAST). The analytic sample comprised 1830 Belgian men aged 18 yr or older, who reported having sex with men.
Conclusion: The use of an online questionnaire is a convenient way to gather information from a hidden population such as MSM. The anonymity of the participants is guaranteed. The collected data are easily to be analyzed. With this online study we aim to detect variables in SB and SD that can help to improve the care for MSM. Belgian MSM have a very active and varied sex life. They are rather promiscuous and do not always practice safe sex. This behavior keeps high risks for spreading sexually transmitted diseases. Additional research in this MSM-population is needed.
Trefwoorden: homosexuality, bisexuality, internet, sexual behavior, sexual dysfunction