Comparison of HIV risk by duration of injection drug use

David Vlahov; Danielle C Ompad; Crystal M Fuller; Vijay Nandi

doi:10.3109/10826084.2011.521466

Comparison of HIV risk by duration of injection drug use

David Vlahov, Danielle C Ompad, Crystal M Fuller, Vijay Nandi

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Abstract

Early studies documented an inverse association between the HIV risk and duration of injection among injection drug users (IDUs). Results from subsequent studies have been inconsistent. To examine this issue, we conducted interviews with 395 street-recruited active IDUs from 38 neighborhoods in New York City during 2005 and 2008. We observed no significant differences in drug or risky sex behaviors by duration of drug use among these IDUs. Despite this, continuing to tailor HIV prevention programs for these recent-onset IDUs is prudent. The study's limitations are noted.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	181-91
Number of pages	11
Journal	Substance Use and Misuse
Volume	46
Issue number	2-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2011.521466
State	Published - 2011

Keywords

Adult
Drug Users
HIV Infections
HIV Seropositivity
Humans
Interviews as Topic
New York City
Risk
Risk-Taking
Substance Abuse, Intravenous
Time Factors
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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