2006
The Nonimpact of the Expanded Syringe Access Program upon Heroin Use, Injection Behaviours, and Crime Indicators in New York City and State
Johnson B, Golub A, Deren S, Jarlais D, Fuller C, Vlahov D. The Nonimpact of the Expanded Syringe Access Program upon Heroin Use, Injection Behaviours, and Crime Indicators in New York City and State. Justice Research And Policy 2006, 8: 27-49. DOI: 10.3818/jrp.8.1.2006.27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSyringe access programsHeroin useDrug usersAccess programInjection drug usersBlood-borne diseasesHealth care providersIllicit drug usersExpanded Syringe Access ProgramHepatitis C.Drug injectionDrug treatmentCare providersClean syringesSyringe accessSubstance abuseNew York StateLarger evaluationSyringesInjection behaviorNew York CityHIVYork CityDisease
2003
Longitudinal Patterns of Drug Injection Behavior in the ALIVE Study Cohort,1988–2000: Description and Determinants
Galai N, Safaeian M, Vlahov D, Bolotin A, Celentano D. Longitudinal Patterns of Drug Injection Behavior in the ALIVE Study Cohort,1988–2000: Description and Determinants. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2003, 158: 695-704. PMID: 14507606, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwg209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersDrug injection behaviorDrug usersIntravenous Experience (ALIVE) studyDrug treatment programsHistory of incarcerationLogistic regression modelsALIVE studySemiannual visitsMultinomial logistic regression modelsBaseline factorsChronic diseasesDrug injectionRecent overdoseCessation attemptsDrug use transitionsDrug injectorsCommunity outreach effortsLongitudinal patternsHigh mortalityEarly determinantsYounger ageTreatment programInjection behaviorStudy period
1998
Gender differences in injection-related behaviors among injection drug users in Baltimore, Maryland.
Latkin C, Mandell W, Knowlton A, Doherty M, Vlahov D, Suh T, Celentano D. Gender differences in injection-related behaviors among injection drug users in Baltimore, Maryland. AIDS Education And Prevention 1998, 10: 257-63. PMID: 9642423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersDrug usersInjection-related behaviorsMultivariate analysis menHIV protective behaviorsHIV preventive interventionsGender differencesAnalysis menStop AIDSMother's residenceSex networksPreventive interventionsMultivariate analysisBivariate analysisRisk behaviorsBaseline dataWomenProtective behaviorsInterventionInjection behaviorDense personal networksDrug networksResidenceDifferencesSemipublic areas
1994
My place, your place, and no place: Behavior settings as a risk factor for HIV‐related injection practices of drug users in Baltimore, Maryland
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D, Oziemkowska M, Knowlton A, Celentano D. My place, your place, and no place: Behavior settings as a risk factor for HIV‐related injection practices of drug users in Baltimore, Maryland. American Journal Of Community Psychology 1994, 22: 415-430. PMID: 7879749, DOI: 10.1007/bf02506873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersInjecting Drug UsersHIV risk behaviorsDrug injection behaviorSpread of HIVHIV infectionRisk factorsContaminated needlesMother's residenceInjection practicesShooting galleriesRisk behaviorsInjection behaviorPrimary settingMost participantsHIVMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisSemipublic areasOwn residenceResidenceSettingNeedleOpen-ended interviewsBaltimore