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To measure the seroprevalence of HIV infection and the frequency of high-risk behaviors among heterosexual clients entering alcohol dependency treatment.

February 16, 1994JAMA

HIV infection and risk behaviors among heterosexuals in alcohol treatment programs

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AAA. L. Avins

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Cross-sectional survey finds a 5% HIV seroprevalence and frequent unprotected sex in heterosexual alcohol treatment clients, highlighting a need for targeted prevention in addiction programs.

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To measure the seroprevalence of HIV infection and the frequency of high-risk behaviors among heterosexual clients entering alcohol dependency treatment.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey of N=888 consecutive heterosexual clients entering five public alcohol treatment centers between October 1990 and December 1991 (68% response rate).
Administered structured interviews regarding sexual and drug-related behaviors and performed serotesting for HIV antibodies.
The overall seroprevalence of HIV infection was 5% (95% CI, 3% to 6%), with no significant differences observed across age, gender, or race.
Among heterosexual clients without a history of injection drug use, HIV prevalence was 3% in men and 4% in women.
Unsafe sexual behaviors were frequent: 54% reported multiple partners in the past year, and 97% of nonmonogamous clients did not consistently use condoms.

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A. L. Avins (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa0f320b6ff41cbc45b882b https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.271.7.515

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Cross-sectional survey finds a 5% HIV seroprevalence and frequent unprotected sex in heterosexual alcohol treatment clients, highlighting a need for targeted prevention in addiction programs.

HIV infection and risk behaviors among heterosexuals in alcohol treatment programs

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HIV infection and risk behaviors among heterosexuals in alcohol treatment programs

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