Questionnaire for Medical Doctors

Central/Eastern Europe

Topic: Chemsex among service users/patients
Chemsex = the intentional use of psychoactive substances to facilitate, enhance, or prolong sexual activity

This questionnaire explores healthcare professionals' knowledge and experiences related to chemsex among service users/patients. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research, evaluation, and might be reported or published at scientific events.

Section 1: Respondent Background

1. Country where you work

2. Age group

Under 25 26–35 36–45 46–55 Over 55

3. Field of work (select all that apply)

HIV care PrEP STIs Other

4. Years of professional experience

Less than 5 years 5–10 years 11–20 years More than 20 years

Section 2: Knowledge of Chemsex

5. How would you rate your knowledge of the term "chemsex"?

None Basic Good Very good

6. From which sources have you learned about chemsex? (select all that apply)

Formal education Professional literature Media Clinical practice / work with service users Colleagues I have not been informed about chemsex

Section 3: Professional Experience

7. Have you encountered service users/patients who engage in chemsex?

Yes No Not sure

8. How often have you encountered chemsex in your professional work?

Rarely Occasionally Often Very often

9. In which populations have you most commonly observed chemsex?

MSM Heterosexual individuals Bisexual individuals Transgender individuals Various groups / no clear pattern

10. Which substances were most commonly reported?

Methamphetamine GHB/GBL Mephedrone Cocaine MDMA (ecstasy) Poppers (alkyl nitrites) Alcohol Ketamine Don't know Something else

Section 4: Health and Psychosocial Aspects

11. Which risks do you associate with chemsex? (select all that apply)

STIs / HIV Substance dependence Mental health problems Sexual trauma Physical health complications Social isolation I do not associate specific risks

12. Do service users speak openly about chemsex?

Yes No It depends on the level of trust

13. Do you feel competent discussing chemsex with service users?

Not at all Partially Mostly Fully

Section 5: Practice and Response

14. Do you ask service users about substance use in a sexual context?

Always Sometimes Rarely Never

15. Do you have access to protocols or guidelines for chemsex-related cases?

Yes No Not sure

16. Do you refer service users to additional support services?

Yes No Depending on the situation I do not have support service for chemsex

Section 6: Education and Training Needs

17. Do you feel you need additional training on chemsex?

Yes No Not sure

18. Which types of training would you prefer? (select all that apply)

Workshops Online training Guidelines / protocols Supervision Professional literature

Section 7: Final Comments

19. Please share any additional comments, experiences, or suggestions related to working with service users who engage in chemsex.

Questionnaire for Medical Doctors

Section 1: Respondent Background

Section 2: Knowledge of Chemsex

Section 3: Professional Experience

Section 4: Health and Psychosocial Aspects

Section 5: Practice and Response

Section 6: Education and Training Needs

Section 7: Final Comments

Thank you!