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Effects of an intervention program on AIDS-related drug and needle behavior among intravenous drug users

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  • Stephens, R.C.
  • Feucht, T.E.
  • Roman, S.W.

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Background: Behaviors which entail high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among intravenous drug users can be significantly reduced through educational intervention. Methods: The educational intervention was conducted by a health educator in a one-on-one format and provided information about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and strategies for reducing the risk of infection. Risk was assessed prior to the intervention and was compared to a follow-up assessment obtained approximately three months later (n = 322). Results: The percentage who reported using drugs intravenously decreased from 92.2 to 70.5, and the percentage who reported sharing syringes dropped from 67.4 to 24.3. Reductions of these and other high-risk behaviors were detected across various demographic subgroups, and analyses show that the impact of the intervention endured for several months. Conclusions: The findings suggest that intravenous drug users conform to a model of rational choice when confronted with accurate information about the devastating consequences of HIV infection.

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  • Stephens, R.C. & Feucht, T.E. & Roman, S.W., 1991. "Effects of an intervention program on AIDS-related drug and needle behavior among intravenous drug users," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 81(5), pages 568-571.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1991:81:5:568-571_0
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