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HIV screening & risk behaviour in psychoactive substance users

A Malhotra1, M Balaji, D Basu

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.

The Indian Journal of Medical Research
|November 1, 1993
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Injecting drug users (IDUs) in Chandigarh show high HIV risk due to needle sharing and multiple partners. Early HIV detection and prevention are crucial for this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • HIV prevalence and risk behaviors among substance users are critical public health concerns.
  • Drug de-addiction centers serve a population at potential risk for HIV infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To screen patients at a drug de-addiction center for HIV antibodies.
  • To identify HIV risk behaviors among different user groups, particularly injecting drug users (IDUs).

Main Methods:

  • Screening of 116 patients admitted to the Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre, Chandigarh for HIV antibodies.
  • Categorization of patients into injecting drug users (IDUs), other drug users, and primary alcohol users.
  • Analysis of HIV-related risk behaviors, including needle sharing and sexual practices.

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Main Results:

  • Out of 116 patients, 45 (39%) were IDUs, 29 (25%) were other drug users, and 42 (36%) were primary alcohol users.
  • One IDU tested HIV seropositive, representing 2.2% of the IDU group.
  • IDUs exhibited high-risk behaviors, including needle sharing and multiple sexual partners.

Conclusions:

  • IDUs in this cohort are at significant risk for HIV infection due to specific behaviors.
  • Timely preventive interventions are essential to mitigate HIV transmission among individuals practicing high-risk behaviors.
  • The findings highlight the need for targeted HIV prevention strategies within drug de-addiction settings.