Factors associated with peer HIV prevention outreach in drug-using communities
Factors associated with peer HIV prevention outreach in drug-using communities
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DOI：
10.1521/aeap.16.6.499.53794
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发表时间：
2004-12-01
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Davey, MA
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作者：
Latkin, CA;Hua, W;Davey, MA
同伴教育是预防艾滋病毒的一个重要方法。目前的研究评估了156名同伴外展教育工作者6个月后，他们的10个会议的培训。具体而言，我们研究了与网络成员谈论艾滋病毒相关主题以及分发降低风险材料相关的因素。总体而言，目前的吸毒者不太可能报告在前一个月参与与艾滋病毒有关的对话，但更有可能向吸毒网络成员提供漂白剂。年龄较大的参与者（41岁及以上）更有可能报告艾滋病毒预防对话，妇女更有可能报告向网络成员提供避孕套。艾滋病毒血清阳性的参与者更有可能报告与性伴侣和家庭成员谈论艾滋病毒。这些数据表明，人口特征，药物使用和艾滋病毒状况与网络成员之间的艾滋病毒预防对话。在设计同伴外展艾滋病预防方案时，应考虑这些特点。
Peer education is a critical approach to HIV prevention. The current study evaluated 156 peer outreach educators 6 months after their 10-session training. Specifically, we examined factors associated with talking to network members about HIV-related topics as well as distributing risk reduction materials. Overall, current drug users were less likely to report engaging in HIV-related conversations in the prior month but were more likely to provide bleach to drug-using network members. Older participants (aged 41 and older) were more likely to report HIV prevention conversations, and women were marginally more likely to report providing condoms to network members. HIV-seropositive participants were significantly more likely to report talking to sex partners and family members about HIV. These data suggest that demographic characteristics, drug use, and HIV status are associated with HIV prevention conversations among network members. These characteristics should be considered when designing peer outreach HIV prevention programs.