Injection behaviors among injection drug users in treatment: The role of hepatitis C awareness
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Injection behaviors among injection drug users in treatment: the role of hepatitis C awareness.
BACKGROUND Injection drug use (IDU) is a primary vector for blood-borne infections. Awareness of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection status may affect risky injection behaviors. This study determines the prevalence of risky injection practices and examines associations between awareness of positive HCV status and risky injection behaviors. METHODS We surveyed individuals seeking treatment for s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Addictive Behaviors
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0306-4603
DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.12.001