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01-11-2007 | Original Paper

Initiating HIV Care: Attitudes and Perceptions of HIV Positive Crack Cocaine Users

Authors: Toye H. Brewer, Wei Zhao, Margaret Pereyra, Carlos del Rio, Anita Loughlin, Pamela Anderson-Mahoney, Lytt Gardner, Lisa R. Metsch, for the ARTAS Study Group

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

There is limited data on the initiation and use of HIV care services by HIV-positive crack cocaine users. We analyzed data from a study of 286 recently infected HIV-positive persons recruited from 4 U.S. cities. Participants completed an Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview (A-CASI) regarding HIV care knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices related to the initiation of HIV care. In multiple logistic regression analysis, higher scores on an assessment of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV care, and Hispanic race were positively associated with initiating HIV primary care. Crack cocaine use in the past 30 days and male gender were negatively associated with initiating care. Injection drug use was not associated with initiation of care. Targeted interventions for crack cocaine users, including drug treatment, may be required to provide optimal HIV primary care use in this population.

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Title: Initiating HIV Care: Attitudes and Perceptions of HIV Positive Crack Cocaine Users
Authors: Toye H. Brewer
Wei Zhao
Margaret Pereyra
Carlos del Rio
Anita Loughlin
Pamela Anderson-Mahoney
Lytt Gardner
Lisa R. Metsch
for the ARTAS Study Group
Publication date: 01-11-2007
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-007-9210-2

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