Prevalence of HIV, HCV and sexually transmitted infections among injecting drug users in Rawalpindi and Abbottabad, Pakistan: evidence for an emerging injection-related HIV epidemic

2009 ◽  
Vol 85 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. ii17-ii22 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Platt ◽  
P Vickerman ◽  
M Collumbien ◽  
S Hasan ◽  
N Lalji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

scholarly journals Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and injecting drug users and validation of audio computer-assisted self interview (ACASI) technique in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan, Nigeria: Technical report

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Technical Report ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Audio Computer

Most-at-risk populations (MARPS), including men who have sex with men (MSM) and injecting drug users (IDUs), represent 1 percent of Nigeria’s population yet account for 38 percent of new HIV infections. Despite their elevated risk, MSM and IDUs are less likely than the general population to access HIV prevention and sexual health services because of stigmatization. There is a dearth of data on prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among MSM and IDUs because their behaviors make them difficult to be reached programmatically and engaged in research. While the need for HIV and STI prevalence data is clear, there is also a need to improve the quality and reliability of behavioral data collected for national surveillance, where these stigmatized subpopulations may underreport sensitive behaviors that put them most at risk. This technical report provides details of a study that sought to determine the prevalence of HIV and STIs and sexual and injecting risk behaviors in MSM and male IDUs, and determine if Audio Computer-Assisted Self Interviews provide more accurate reporting of risk behaviors than face-to-face interviewing.

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexual Practices among Injecting Drug Users in Harm Reduction Centers in Catalonia

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 271-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cinta Folch ◽  
Jordi Casabona ◽  
M. Teresa Brugal ◽  
Xavier Majó ◽  
Anna Esteve ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Injecting and sexual risk behaviours, sexually transmitted infections and HIV prevalence in injecting drug users in three states in India

AIDS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (Suppl 5) ◽  
pp. S59-S68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagadish Mahanta ◽  
Gajendra Kumar Medhi ◽  
Ramesh S Paranjape ◽  
Nandan Roy ◽  
Anjalee Kohli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviours

scholarly journals Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and injecting drug users and validation of audio computer-assisted self interview (ACASI) technique in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan, Nigeria: Report Fact Sheet

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Behavioral Data ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Sex With Men

Most-at-risk populations (MARPS), including men who have sex with men (MSM) and injecting drug users (IDUs), represent only 1 percent of Nigeria’s population yet account for 38 percent of new HIV infections. Despite their elevated risk, MSM and IDUs are less likely than the general population to access HIV prevention and sexual health services because of stigmatization. There is a dearth of data on prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among MSM and IDUs because their behaviors make them difficult to be reached programmatically and engaged in research. While the need for HIV and STI prevalence data is clear, there is also a need to improve the quality and reliability of behavioral data collected for national surveillance, where these stigmatized subpopulations may underreport sensitive behaviors that put them most at risk. As noted in this fact sheet, computer-based interviewing systems are becoming an accepted alternative to face-to-face interviews, providing an efficient and replicable research tool for collecting sensitive behavioral data.

scholarly journals What happened to the HIV epidemic among non-injecting drug users in New York City?

Addiction ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don C. Des Jarlais ◽  
Kamyar Arasteh ◽  
Courtney McKnight ◽  
Jonathan Feelemyer ◽  
Aimee N. C. Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

Was the 1988 HIV epidemic among Bangkokʼs injecting drug users a common source outbreak?

AIDS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas H. Wright ◽  
Suphak Vanichseni ◽  
Pasakorn Akarasewi ◽  
Chantapong Was ◽  
Kachit Choopanya
Keyword(s):  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

scholarly journals Sexual behaviour and infection rates for HIV, blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections among patients attending drug treatment centres in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2000 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 383-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
F I Bastos ◽  
C M Lowndes ◽  
M Derrico ◽  
L R Castello-Branco ◽  
M I Linhares-De-Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
History Of ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

A survey was carried out in 2 drug use treatment centres (TCs) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to assess risk behaviours, HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections/blood-borne infections (STIs/BBIs). Two hundred and twenty-five drug users (195 males and 30 females) were interviewed and clinically examined, and their blood and urine were tested for STIs/BBIs. Prevalences (%) for these infections were as follows - HIV: 0.9, hepatitis B virus (HBV): 14.7, hepatitis C virus (HCV): 5.8, syphilis: 5.3, gonorrhoea/chlamydia (CT/NG): 4.7. In bivariate analyses CT/NG infection was associated with younger age ( P =0.003); current genitourinary symptoms (odds ratio [OR]=6.2) and a mainly illegal source of income (OR= 9.1). Hepatitis C infection was associated with a history of ever having injected any drug (OR=19.6), and with each one of the injected drugs. After multiple logistic regression, lower educational level (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=3.70) and 'ever having injected drugs' (AOR=3.69) remained as independent risk factors for hepatitis B infection. In conclusion, TCs must implement programmes directed towards the prevention of STIs/BBIs.

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