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Correlates of perceived risk of HIV infection among persons who inject drugs in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico / Correlaciones de percepción de riesgo de infección con VIH entre personas que se inyectan droga en Tijuana, Baja California, México
Armenta, Richard F; Abramovitz, Daniela; Lozada, Remedios; Vera, Alicia; Garfein, Richard S; Magis-Rodríguez, Carlos; Strathdee, Steffanie A.
  • Armenta, Richard F; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
  • Abramovitz, Daniela; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
  • Lozada, Remedios; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
  • Vera, Alicia; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
  • Garfein, Richard S; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
  • Magis-Rodríguez, Carlos; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
  • Strathdee, Steffanie A; University of California. Department of Medicine. Division of Global Public Health. San Diego. US
Salud pública Méx ; 57(supl.2): s107-s112, 2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-762073
ABSTRACT
Objective. We identified correlates of perceived risk of HIV infection among persons who inject drugs (PWID) in Tijuana. Materials and methods. PWID ≥18 years of age who injected drugs in the past month were recruited between 2006-2007 and completed risk assessment interviews and serologic testing for HIV, syphilis, and tuberculosis. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with high-perceived risk of HIV infection. Results. Among 974 PWID, HIV prevalence was 4.4%; 45.0% of participants perceived themselves to be more likely to become HIV infected relative to other PWID in Tijuana. Participants who reported high-perceived risk of HIV infection participated in high-risk behaviors such as injecting with used syringes, transactional sex, and were less likely to have had an HIV test. Conclusions. Recognition of HIV infection risk was associated with high risk behaviors and markers of vulnerability. Findings support efforts to encourage HIV testing and access to health care for this vulnerable population.
RESUMEN
Objetivo. Identificar factores correlacionados con el riesgo percibido de contraer VIH entre personas que se inyectan drogas (PID) en Tijuana. Material y métodos. Entre 2006-2007 se reclutaron PID ≥18 años de edad que se inyectaron drogas en el último año previo al estudio y completaron entrevistas para evaluación de riesgos y pruebas serológicas para VIH, sífilis y tuberculosis. Se utilizó regresión logística para determinar factores asociados con alto-riesgo percibido para la infección del VIH. Resultados. En los 974 PID la prevalencia de VIH fue 4.4%; 45.0% se consideró con mayor probabilidad de infectarse con VIH en relación con otros PID en Tijuana. Los participantes que reportaron alto riesgo percibido participaron en comportamientos de alto riesgo como inyectarse con jeringas usadas y transacción sexual, y tenían menos probabilidades de haber tenido una prueba de VIH. Conclusiones. Reconocer el riesgo del VIH se asoció con comportamientos de alto riesgo y marcadores de vulnerabilidad. Los resultados apoyan los esfuerzos para fomentar las pruebas para VIH y acceso a servicios de salud para esta población vulnerable.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Self Concept / HIV Infections / Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Vulnerable Populations Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: University of California/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Self Concept / HIV Infections / Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Vulnerable Populations Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: University of California/US