Risk behavior and HIV infection among new drug injectors in the era of AIDS in New York City

Article Abstract:

Many new intravenous drug users are still at risk of HIV infection even though they have adopted behaviors to protect themselves. Researchers analyzed these behaviors and the rate of HIV infection among 5,119 intravenous drug addicts in New York City. Nineteen percent had begun injecting drugs since 1990, when information about HIV was common among drug addicts. Most of the new drug users were no more likely to engage in risky behaviors than long-time drug users. However, 29% of the new drug users were HIV-positive.

Statistics, Health behavior

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Crack cocaine use in a cohort of methadone maintenance patients

Article Abstract:

The extent of crack use in a cohort of intravenous drug users in methadone maintenance treatment programs was determined and the predictors of persistent crack use among the group were identified. About 25% of the 228 tsubjects interviewed in 1987-88 and 25% of 234 subjects interviewed in 1988-89 were using crack. This was associated with the number of noninjected drugs used, number of intravenous drug-using sexual partners, drug injection and use of nonheroin opiates.

Research, Methadone maintenance, Crack (Drug)

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Similarities and differences by race/ethnicity in changes of HIV seroprevalence and related behaviors among drug injectors in New York City, 1991-1996

Article Abstract:

Fewer intravenous drug users are engaging in behaviors that place them at risk for HIV infection. In a study of drug users in New York City, blacks and Hispanics were still more likely to be HIV-positive than whites.

Risk factors, Health, Health and race, Ethnic groups

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