2012
Relying on Injection Drug Users to Access and Adhere to HIV Therapeutics
Broadhead R, Borch C, van Hulst Y, Gauchat G, Tehrani S, Stringer K, Heckathorn D, Altice F. Relying on Injection Drug Users to Access and Adhere to HIV Therapeutics. Journal Of Drug Issues 2012, 42: 127-146. DOI: 10.1177/0022042612446581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeer-driven interventionRespondent-driven samplingSocial supportDrug usersPositive health-seeking behaviourActive injection drug usersAdherence studiesInjection drug usersFuture adherence studiesHealth-seeking behaviourCash rewardsCorrelates of participationHIV therapeuticsMedical careNegative findingsIDUsImportant implications
2002
Increasing drug users’ adherence to HIV treatment: results of a peer-driven intervention feasibility study
Broadhead RS, Heckathorn DD, Altice FL, van Hulst Y, Carbone M, Friedland GH, O’Connor P, Selwyn PA. Increasing drug users’ adherence to HIV treatment: results of a peer-driven intervention feasibility study. Social Science & Medicine 2002, 55: 235-246. PMID: 12144138, DOI: 10.1016/s0277-9536(01)00167-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive drug usersDrug users' adherenceDrug usersDrug treatmentMedical carePrimary careIntervention feasibility studySocial support structuresHealth advocatesUser adherenceTreatment program staffPeer-driven interventionHIV diseaseHIV infectionPatient adherenceSix-month studyHIV treatmentPhysician referralClinical appointmentsHIV therapeuticsCarePositive behavioral changesAdherencePeer pressureTreatment