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A cross-sectional study of 735 men who have sex with men (MSM) in Pakistan, conducted from 5 July 2025 to 5 August 2025. The dataset includes results from Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Ask for Suicide Questionnaire-5 (ASQ-5) screenings. It was authored by Usman Ali and published on figshare in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze associations between amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use and anxiety/depression scores based on GAD-7 and PHQ-9 results
• Model risk factors for suicidal ideation among MSM based on ASQ-5 screening results
• Investigate the relationship between having a homosexual partner and mental health symptom scores
• Examine the prevalence of moderate and severe anxiety and depressive symptoms within a specific population

Strengths

• Includes 735 participants, providing a substantive sample size for analysis
• Contains specific prevalence figures: 10.5% reported ATS use, 25.4% reported SDU, 26.8% non-acute positive for suicide screen
• Reports detailed statistical associations (beta coefficients, odds ratios) between ATS use, mental health scores, and suicidal ideation

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to a single-month, convenience-sampled survey in Pakistan

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Cross-sectional study using convenience sampling via community organizations

Time Range

5 July 2025–5 August 2025

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 17:45:28; freshness should be verified

Geography

Pakistan