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Gender differences in health status and care among HIV-infected minority drug users.
- Source :
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AIDS care [AIDS Care] 2008 Oct; Vol. 20 (9), pp. 1146-51. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Gender differences were examined in health status and HIV care among HIV-infected minority drug users. More women than men reported having HIV-related symptoms and other health conditions, such as asthma and allergies. Hepatitis B or C was more often reported by men. As compared to men, women delayed HIV care and fewer attended HIV support groups. Delayed entry into HIV treatment was also significantly related to being Hispanic and being diagnosed with HIV in the pre-HAART era. No significant gender difference was found in current use of HIV medications. Use of HIV medications was significantly related to being married, no history of childhood sexual abuse, enrollment in an HIV clinic and attending HIV support groups. The findings demonstrate the importance of family and social support for HIV-positive drug users and also suggest a need for special attention to those who have childhood sexual abuse experience.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Anti-HIV Agents therapeutic use
Depressive Disorder ethnology
Depressive Disorder psychology
Female
HIV Infections drug therapy
HIV Infections ethnology
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Male
Patient Acceptance of Health Care ethnology
Quality of Life psychology
Sex Factors
Social Support
Substance-Related Disorders ethnology
HIV Infections psychology
Health Status
Patient Acceptance of Health Care psychology
Substance-Related Disorders psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1360-0451
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- AIDS care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18608064
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120701842746