2004
Comparison of HIV infection risk behaviors among injection drug users from East and West Coast US cities
Garfein R, Monterroso E, Tong T, Vlahov D, Des Jarlais D, Selwyn P, Kerndt P, Word C, Fernando M, Ouellet L, Holmberg S. Comparison of HIV infection risk behaviors among injection drug users from East and West Coast US cities. Journal Of Urban Health 2004, 81: 260-267. PMID: 15136659, PMCID: PMC3456450, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jth112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersRisk behaviorsHIV seroprevalenceHigh human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalenceDrug usersHIV infection risk behaviorsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalenceInfection risk behaviorsPotential risk factorsHIV risk behaviorsHIV incidenceHIV statusRisk factorsVirus seroprevalenceSexual partnersPrevention effortsSeroprevalenceBaseline dataHIVFace interviewsInjectionNew York CityFurther effortsNew HavenParticipants
1996
HIV testing behaviors in a population of inner-city women at high risk for HIV infection.
Solomon L, Moore J, Gleghorn A, Astemborski J, Vlahov D. HIV testing behaviors in a population of inner-city women at high risk for HIV infection. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1996, 13: 267-72. PMID: 8898672, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199611010-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testHIV testingRisk behaviorsMultiple HIV testsPrior HIV testPrior HIV testingHIV testing historyInjection drug useHIV testing behaviorsHIV risk behaviorsInner-city womenHIV risk practicesMore sex partnersHigh-risk practicesHIV infectionHIV serostatusHIV StudyHigh riskRisk counselingSex partnersTesting historyDrug useSociodemographic characteristicsTesting behaviorWomen
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 benefitMy place, your place, and no place: Behavior settings as a risk factor for HIV‐related injection practices of drug users in Baltimore, Maryland
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D, Oziemkowska M, Knowlton A, Celentano D. My place, your place, and no place: Behavior settings as a risk factor for HIV‐related injection practices of drug users in Baltimore, Maryland. American Journal Of Community Psychology 1994, 22: 415-430. PMID: 7879749, DOI: 10.1007/bf02506873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersInjecting Drug UsersHIV risk behaviorsDrug injection behaviorSpread of HIVHIV infectionRisk factorsContaminated needlesMother's residenceInjection practicesShooting galleriesRisk behaviorsInjection behaviorPrimary settingMost participantsHIVMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisSemipublic areasOwn residenceResidenceSettingNeedleOpen-ended interviewsBaltimore
1993
Socially desirable responding and self‐reported HIV infection risk behaviors among intravenous drug users
LATKIN C, VLAHOV D, ANTHONY J. Socially desirable responding and self‐reported HIV infection risk behaviors among intravenous drug users. Addiction 1993, 88: 517-526. PMID: 8485429, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1993.tb02058.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Measurement of HIV risk behaviors among intravenous drug users
SAMUELS J, VLAHOV D, ANTHONY J, CHAISSON R. Measurement of HIV risk behaviors among intravenous drug users. Addiction 1992, 87: 417-428. PMID: 1559040, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1992.tb01942.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research