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lifeskim:mentions |
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pubmed:dateCreated |
2007-10-1
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pubmed:abstractText |
Illicit drug injection typically occurs in private or semi-public settings where two or more injectors are present. In a large sample of young adult injectors (aged 15-30) in five US cities, we describe those who reported consistently injecting by themselves in a recent period. Among 3199 eligible subjects, 85% were male, median age was 24 years, and median number of years injecting was four. Fifteen percent (n=467) who reported always injecting alone in the previous 3 months were compared to other IDUs to understand the relationship between this practice and injection risk behavior. IDUs who reported injecting alone were substantially less likely to report injection with a syringe (AOR=0.16, 95% CI 0.1-0.2) or other drug preparation equipment (AOR=0.17, 95% CI 0.13-0.2) previously used by another injector. Markedly low rates of injection risk behavior were observed in IDUs who reported injecting alone; this practice may facilitate safe injection by granting the individual greater control over the injection setting. However, risks may include accidental overdose with severe consequences.
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pubmed:grant |
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pubmed:commentsCorrections |
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-11048354,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-11189819,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-11189822,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-11914192,
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http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-12447730,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-12612103,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-12791802,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-15078237,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-15237054,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-15533854,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-15812611,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-7485666,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-8001943,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-8146717,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-9122628,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-9376782,
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/commentcorrection/17363193-9927214
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pubmed:language |
eng
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pubmed:journal |
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pubmed:citationSubset |
IM
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pubmed:status |
MEDLINE
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pubmed:month |
Nov
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pubmed:issn |
0376-8716
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pubmed:author |
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pubmed:issnType |
Print
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pubmed:volume |
91 Suppl 1
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pubmed:owner |
NLM
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pubmed:authorsComplete |
Y
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pubmed:pagination |
S48-55
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pubmed:dateRevised |
2009-11-18
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pubmed:meshHeading |
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Adolescent,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Adult,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Female,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-HIV Infections,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Hepatitis C,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Humans,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Male,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Odds Ratio,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Questionnaires,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Risk-Taking,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Sex Factors,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Socioeconomic Factors,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Substance Abuse, Intravenous,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-United States,
pubmed-meshheading:17363193-Urban Population
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pubmed:year |
2007
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pubmed:articleTitle |
Injecting alone among young adult IDUs in five US cities: evidence of low rates of injection risk behavior.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, National Development and Research Institutes, 8th Floor, 71 West 23rd Street, New York City, NY 10010, USA. hagan@ndri.org
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pubmed:publicationType |
Journal Article,
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.,
Randomized Controlled Trial
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