Gender differences in indices of opioid dependency and medical comorbidity in a population of hospitalized HIV-infected African-Americans.
Gender differences in indices of opioid dependency and medical comorbidity in a population of hospitalized HIV-infected African-Americans.
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住院的艾滋病毒感染非裔美国人中阿片类药物依赖指数和医疗合并症的性别差异。
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10.1080/10550490490459960
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2004
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Preston,KenzieL
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Boyd,SusanJ;Thomas-Gosain,NeenaF;Umbricht,Annie;Tucker,MarvinJ;Leslie,JoM;Chaisson,RichardE;Preston,KenzieL
We examined gender differences in drug use patterns and in medical presentation among 520 hospitalized, HIV-infected African-Americans. Substance abuse history was self-reported, and medical data were obtained by chart review. Overall, 321 (65%) reported ever having used heroin, with equivalent rates in men and women. Women were more likely to report current use, to have sought treatment, and tended to feel more dependent on heroin than men. Among heroin users, women were more likely to be admitted for conditions related to drug use, rather than AIDS, and to have CD4 counts > 200/mm3. These gender differences in opioid dependency and medical comorbidity may indicate a need for alternative treatment approaches for men and women.(Am J Addict 2004; 13:281–291)
