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Injecting and sexual risk-taking behaviour among regular amphetamine users

S Darke1, J Ross, J Cohen

  • 1National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia.

AIDS Care
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Many regular amphetamine users inject drugs and share needles, especially females. Risk factors for needle sharing include having a sexual partner who injects drugs and higher psychopathology.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Amphetamine use is a significant public health concern.
  • Injecting drug use is associated with increased risk of infectious diseases.
  • Understanding risk behaviors among amphetamine users is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate injecting and sexual risk-taking behaviors among regular amphetamine users.
  • To identify factors associated with needle sharing and paid sex in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study interviewed 301 regular amphetamine users.
  • Data collected on drug injecting, equipment sharing, sexual behaviors, and substance use.
  • Statistical analysis identified independent associations with risk behaviors.

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Main Results:

  • Two-thirds of participants were injecting amphetamines; males were more likely to inject.
  • 41% of injectors reported sharing injecting equipment in the past month; females were twice as likely as males.
  • Needle sharing was independently associated with having a sexual partner who injects amphetamines, benzodiazepine use, and higher psychopathology.
  • Multiple sexual partners were associated with paid sex and higher polydrug use.

Conclusions:

  • Injecting amphetamines and sharing equipment are prevalent among regular users.
  • Specific factors increase the risk of needle sharing and engagement in paid sex.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to reduce harm among this vulnerable population.