2001
Dynamics of behavioral risk factors for HIV/AIDS: a 6-year prospective study of injection drug users
Celentano D, Muñoz A, Cohn S, Vlahov D. Dynamics of behavioral risk factors for HIV/AIDS: a 6-year prospective study of injection drug users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2001, 61: 315-322. PMID: 11164696, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(00)00154-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral risk factorsInjection drug usersProspective studyHIV transmissionRisk factorsDrug usersHIV behavioral risk factorsIncremental risk reductionHIV/AIDSRisk reductionHIV-seronegativesTime-dependent covariatesDrug injectorsHigh riskRisk behaviorsBehavioral risksBehavior changeRisky behaviorsRegression modelsLongitudinal predictorsRiskSeronegativesHIVAIDSAbstinenceInjecting misuse of buprenorphine among French drug users
Obadia Y, Perrin V, Feroni I, Vlahov D, Moatti J. Injecting misuse of buprenorphine among French drug users. Addiction 2001, 96: 267-272. PMID: 11182872, DOI: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.96226710.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug maintenance treatmentSample of IDUsNeedle exchange programsDrug usersMisuse of buprenorphineCross-sectional surveySelf-administered questionnaireAmbulatory prescriptionsMaintenance treatmentAmbulatory careCommunity pharmaciesBuprenorphineSterile syringesSubstantial riskIDUsLatter groupIllicit usePolydrug usersHIVExchange programsMonthsRisky behaviorsPrescriptionPharmacyMisuse
1994
Changes in HIV Risk Behaviors among Counseled Injecting Drug Users
Mandell W, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Carran D, Oziemkowska M, Reedt L. Changes in HIV Risk Behaviors among Counseled Injecting Drug Users. Journal Of Drug Issues 1994, 24: 555-567. DOI: 10.1177/002204269402400314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsShort-term educational interventionHIV-seronegative IDUsEducational interventionInjecting Drug UsersIntensive educational interventionSeronegative IDUsHIV infectionSignificant additional benefitSix monthsDrug usersDrug useEducational sessionsIntensive interventionReduction of activityOne hourInterventionIDUsCommunity sampleFifteen minutesInjection equipmentMonthsRisky behaviorsAdditional benefit