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The aim is to evaluate the role of intravenous drug users in the heterosexual transmission of HIV in Amsterdam.

May 1, 1990AIDS

Heterosexual behaviour of intravenous drug users in Amsterdam

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Randomized trial assesses HIV transmission risk through sexual behaviour of intravenous drug users, indicating key intervention points.

The aim is to evaluate the role of intravenous drug users in the heterosexual transmission of HIV in Amsterdam.
Studied the sexual behaviour of 243 male and female intravenous drug users.
Evaluated private and commercial partner interactions and condom usage.
Examined the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases among the study group.
The majority of intravenous drug users are heterosexually active, particularly females.
Condom use is infrequent with private partners but more common with commercial partners.
HIV-infected intravenous drug users have fewer commercial partners and increased condom use with private partners.

Hoek et al. (1990) studied this question.

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