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Article de Périodique
Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors among young injectors and their social network members (2002)
(Différences selon les sexes dans les conduites à risques associées au VIH chez de jeunes usagers de drogues par voie intraveineuse et les membres de leur réseau social)
Auteur(s) :
MONTGOMERY, S. B. ;
HYDE J. ;
JOHNSON DE ROSA, C. ;
ROHRBACH, L. A. ;
ENNETT S. ;
HARVEY S. M. ;
CLATTS, M. ;
IVERSON, E. ;
KIPKE M. D.
Année
2002
Page(s) :
453-475
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
45
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
CONDUITE A RISQUE
;
SEXE
;
INJECTION
;
JEUNE
;
PAIR
;
CONSOMMATION
;
SEXUALITE
;
SANS ABRI
;
PARTAGE DE SERINGUE
;
ECHANGE DE SERINGUES
Note générale :
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2002, 28, (3), 453-475
Note de contenu :
fig. ; tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
Using epidemiological and social network research methods, this study examines gender differences in HIV risk and protective behaviors and social network characteristics among 193 young injection drug users (IDUs) and 127 referred members of their social networks. Respondents reported on their drug use, sexual behavior, and relationships within three types of social networks: hang out (i.e., friendship); drug use; and sexual networks. Most respondents were homeless and had experienced numerous life stressors. Females' social networks consisted more predominantly of drug injectors, and members more frequently appeared multiple networks. Females reported needle sharing more frequently than males, but also reported more protective behaviors such as needle exchange use and carrying clean syringes. Young female IDUs may compound their risk by having sex and injecting with higher risk partners. However, their propensity to practice protective behaviors may provide an opening for interventions to reduce their HIV risk and that of their social network members. (Review' s abstract)
Affiliation :
School of Public Health, Loma Linda Univ., Loma Linda, California
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.
Cote :
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