Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors among young injectors and their social network members
Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors among young injectors and their social network members
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DOI：
10.1081/ada-120006736
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发表时间：
2002-01-01
影响因子：
2.7
通讯作者：
Kipke, MD
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作者：
Montgomery, SB;Hyde, J;Kipke, MD
Using epidemiological and social network research methods, this study examines gender differences in HIV risk and protective behaviors and social network characteristics among 193 young injection drug users (IDUs) and 127 referred members of theirsocial networks. Respondents reported on their drug use, sexual behavior, and relationships within three types of social networks: hang out (i.e., friendship); drug use; and sexual networks. Most respondents were homeless and had experienced numerous life stressors. Females' social networks consisted more predominantly of drug injectors, and members more frequently appeared in multiple networks. Females reported needle sharing more frequently than males, but also reported more protective behaviors such as needle exchange use and carrying clean syringes. Young female IDUs may compound their risk by having sex and injecting with higher risk partners. However, their propensity to practice protective behaviors may provide an opening for interventions to reduce their HIV risk and that of their social network members.
