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
1996
The relationship between risk networks' patterns of crack cocaine and alcohol consumption and HIV-related sexual behaviors among adult injection drug users: a prospective study
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D. The relationship between risk networks' patterns of crack cocaine and alcohol consumption and HIV-related sexual behaviors among adult injection drug users: a prospective study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1996, 42: 175-181. PMID: 8912800, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(96)01279-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanComorbidityCrack CocaineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHeroin DependenceHIV InfectionsHumansMaleOpioid-Related DisordersPeer GroupProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorSocial FacilitationSocial SupportSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsInjection drug usersSexual risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsAlcohol consumptionDrug usersInner-city injection drug usersSex partnersAdult injection drug usersAlcohol useHIV preventive interventionsMultiple sex partnersSexual behaviorCrack cocaine useCasual sex partnersSelf-reported sexual behaviorSelf-reported drugProspective studyIndex participantsNontreatment sampleSocial contextProspective associationsPreventive interventionsCocaine useAfrican American malesInfluence of peersThe long‐term outcome of a personal network‐oriented HIV prevention intervention for injection drug users: The SAFE study
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D, Oziemkowska M, Celentano D. The long‐term outcome of a personal network‐oriented HIV prevention intervention for injection drug users: The SAFE study. American Journal Of Community Psychology 1996, 24: 341-364. PMID: 8864208, DOI: 10.1007/bf02512026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeedle sharingSocial influence processesHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviorsNetwork-oriented interventionMultiple logistic regression modelFrequent needle sharingSharing of cookersHIV-seronegative participantsLong-term outcomesInfluence processesInjection drug usersHIV prevention interventionsSelf-reported behavioral outcomesHealth-related behaviorsLogistic regression modelsALIVE studyExperimental study designSeronegative participantsHIV preventionBaseline interviewPrevention interventionsEpidemiological studiesSignificant negative associationDrug usersPreventive interventions
1995
Self-Reported Reasons for Needle Sharing and Not Carrying Bleach among Injection Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D, Knowlton A, Oziemkowska M, Celentano D. Self-Reported Reasons for Needle Sharing and Not Carrying Bleach among Injection Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland. Journal Of Drug Issues 1995, 25: 865-870. DOI: 10.1177/002204269502500413.Peer-Reviewed Original Research