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AIDS-Related Risk Behaviors Among Substance Abusers

NCJ Number
127023
Journal
International Journal of the Addictions Volume: 25 Issue: 3 Pages: 291-299
Author(s)
G Ottomanelli; T H Kramer; B Bihari; J Fine; S Heller; J A Mosley
Date Published
1990
Length
9 pages
Annotation
The incidence of AIDS among intravenous drug users has been a source of increasing concern to public health officials.
Abstract
In the present study, 92 substance abusers involved in the Kings County Hospital Center Substance Abuse Service were surveyed about AIDS-related risk behaviors. The questionnaire elicited information on demographics, sexual practices, substance abuse, and risk behaviors involving the use of needles. Results indicated an appropriate base of prevention knowledge and patients' efforts to modify vulnerability to HIV exposure. Nevertheless, patients continue to engage in behaviors resulting in HIV exposure and transmission. 2 tables, 1 appendix, and 8 references (Author abstract modified)