HIV Perceived Norms and Communication Among Drug Users

吸毒者对艾滋病毒的认知规范和沟通

• 批准号: 7127322
• 负责人: MELISSA Ann DAVEY-ROTHWELL
• 金额: $ 0.28万
• 依托单位: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-09-13 至 2006-10-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7127322
• 关键词: AIDS education /prevention; HIV infections; behavioral /social science research tag; clinical research; communication; health behavior; high risk behavior /lifestyle; human subject; interview; intravenous drug abuse; peer group; predoctoral investigator; social conformity; social perception; social support network

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Injection drug use is a direct risk factor for HIV infection through sharing injection paraphernalia as well as an indirect risk factor through sexual activity. Many individual and social level factors may influence an individual's engagement in risky behaviors. Few studies have assessed the impact of injection drug users (IDUs') psychosocial environment on the likelihood and frequency of risk reduction practices. This study will explore the role of IDUs' perceived norms and peer-topeer communication about HIV risk reduction practices. The sample consists of IDUs who are participants in a network oriented HIV prevention intervention targeted at drug users. Participants have been recruited through targeted outreach in areas with high drug activity in Baltimore, MD. Data collection will occur through ACASI and face-to-face interviews. Data will focus on five domains: perceived social norms, communication, drug-related behaviors, risk reduction practices, and social network membership. These results may be used for development of both individual and social interventions, as well as contribute to the production of policies targeted at HIV prevention among IDUs.

描述（由申请人提供）： 注射吸毒是通过共用注射用具感染艾滋病毒的直接危险因素，也是通过性行为感染艾滋病毒的间接危险因素。许多个人和社会层面的因素可能会影响个人的危险行为。很少有研究评估注射吸毒者 (IDU) 心理社会环境对降低风险的可能性和频率的影响。本研究将探讨注射吸毒者认知规范和同伴沟通在降低艾滋病毒风险实践中的作用。样本由注射吸毒者组成，他们是针对吸毒者的面向网络的艾滋病毒预防干预措施的参与者。参与者是通过在马里兰州巴尔的摩毒品活动高发地区进行有针对性的外展活动招募的。数据收集将通过 ACASI 和面对面访谈进行。数据将集中在五个领域：感知的社会规范、沟通、毒品相关行为、降低风险的做法和社交网络成员资格。这些结果可用于制定个人和社会干预措施，并有助于制定针对注射吸毒者艾滋病毒预防的政策。