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Demographic characteristics, treatment history, drug risk behaviors, and condom use attitudes for US and Russian injection drug users: The need for targeted sexual risk behavior interventions AIDS AND BEHAVIOR Ksobiech, K., Somlai, A. M., Kelly, J. A., Gore-Felton, C., Benotsch, E., McAuliffe, T., Hackl, K., Ostrovski, D., Kozlov, A. P. 2005; 9 (1): 111-120

Abstract

Two separate databases, one on Russian (n = 444) injection drug users (IDUs), and the other on U.S. IDUs (n = 241), were merged, and responses were compared. Results indicated that Russian IDUs perceived themselves to be at greater risk for HIV/AIDS based upon behaviors over the past 90 days. U.S. IDUs were more likely to be tested for HIV, report a negative HIV result, and know more people with HIV. U.S. IDUs consumed greater amounts of alcohol and marijuana, and made more alcohol/drug treatment attempts than Russian IDUs. Russian IDUs injected more frequently, although were more likely to recently use clean needles. Russian and U.S. IDUs responded significantly differently to eight AIDS knowledge questions. Eight condom attitude questions were asked of each group, and each revealed significantly different responses. Gender differences for Russian IDUs were also observed. There is a clear need to create culturally targeted sexual risk reduction interventions.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s10461-005-1686-z

View details for Web of Science ID 000228178800010

View details for PubMedID 15812618