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Behavioral risk reduction in a declining HIV epidemic: Injection drug users in New York City, 1990-1997

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  • Des Jarlais, D.C.D.
  • Perlis, T.
  • Friedman, S.R.
  • Chapman, T.
  • Kwok, J.
  • Rockwell, R.
  • Paone, D.
  • Milliken, J.
  • Monterroso, E.

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Objectives. This study assessed trends in HIV risk behaviors among injection drug users in New York City from 1990 to 1997. Methods. Injection drug users were recruited continuously from a large drug detoxification treatment program (N = 2588) and a research storefront located in a high- drug-use area (N = 2701). Informed consent was obtained, and a trained interviewer administered a structured interview covering sociodemographics, drug use history, HIV risk behavior, and participation in syringe exchange. Results. Trends were assessed for 5 risk behaviors in the 6-month period before the interview. The 3 injection risk behaviors declined significantly over time at each site (all P

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  • Des Jarlais, D.C.D. & Perlis, T. & Friedman, S.R. & Chapman, T. & Kwok, J. & Rockwell, R. & Paone, D. & Milliken, J. & Monterroso, E., 2000. "Behavioral risk reduction in a declining HIV epidemic: Injection drug users in New York City, 1990-1997," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(7), pages 1112-1116.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:7:1112-1116_1
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    1. Nash, Denis & Elul, Batya, 2006. "The impact of HIV on cities in the era of treatment: A global perspective," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 28(1), pages 195-223.

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