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Addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among puerto rican people who inject drugs: The need for a multiregion approach

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  • Deren, S.
  • Gelpí-Acosta, C.
  • Albizu-García, C.E.
  • González, Á.
  • Des Jarlais, D.C.
  • Santiago-Negrón, S.

Abstract

High levels of HIV risk behaviors and prevalence have been reported among Puerto Rican people who inject drugs (PRPWID) since early in the HIV epidemic. Advances in HIV prevention and treatment have reduced HIV among people who inject drugs (PWID) in the UnitedStates. We examined HIV-related data for PRPWID in Puerto Rico and the US Northeast to assess whether disparities continue. Injection drug use as a risk for HIV is still overrepresented among Puerto Ricans. Lower availability of syringe exchanges, drug abuse treatment, and antiretroviral treatment for PWID in Puerto Rico contribute to higher HIV risk and incidence. These disparities should be addressed by the development of a federally supported Northeast-Puerto Rico collaboration to facilitate and coordinate efforts throughout both regions. © 2014, American Public Health Association Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Deren, S. & Gelpí-Acosta, C. & Albizu-García, C.E. & González, Á. & Des Jarlais, D.C. & Santiago-Negrón, S., 2014. "Addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among puerto rican people who inject drugs: The need for a multiregion approach," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(11), pages 2030-2036.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302114_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302114
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