Crack users, sexual behavior and risk of HIV infection

Differences in impulsivity and sexual risk behavior among inner-city crack/cocaine users and heroin users.

The current study utilized a sample of 123 inner-city drug users in residential treatment, comparing sexual risk behavior (SRB) across primary users of (a) heroin and not crack/cocaine, (b) crack/cocaine and not heroin, and (c) both heroin and crack/cocaine. Additional analyses also examined impulsivity as a mediator of drug choice and SRB. Results indicated that SRB was higher in primary crack...

Sexual risk behavior in HIV-infected injection drug users.

Sildenafil use, sexual risk behavior, and risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection.

PURPOSE To determine the rates of sildenafil (Viagra) use among different populations, primarily among men who have sex with men, and to measure the association of sildenafil use with increased sexual risk behavior and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. METHODS The National Center for Biotechnology Information PubMed was searched usin...

Individual and Social Network Sexual Behavior Norms of Homeless Youth at High Risk for HIV Infection.

Although previous research shows that homeless youth engage in numerous risky sexual behaviors, little is known about whether or not specific rules govern this conduct within their social networks and how group norms influence subsequent sexual actions. The current study utilizes 19 in-depth interviews with homeless youth to investigate different elements of their sexual behavior. Findings reve...

CDC consultation on methamphetamine use and sexual risk behavior for HIV/STD infection: summary and suggestions.

In January 2005, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted a national consultation of scientists, public health officials, and community service providers to address growing concerns about the association of methamphetamine use and sexual risk behavior for HIV/STD infection, which is well documented among men who have sex with men. The purpose of the consultation was to review ...