Drug use and risk behaviour profile, and the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B among people with methamphetamine use in Iran.

摘要: Abstract Background Stimulants substances use, particularly methamphetamine is increasing globally, including in Iran. This study assessed the drug use and risk behaviour profile, prevalence of HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), B (HBV) among a large population using as their primary Methods cross-sectional was conducted eight provinces Individuals for ≥3 months during past three years, with no life-time history injecting opioid drugs were enrolled. Drug data collected through interviews. Blood samples tested HIV antibodies (HIV Ab), HCV (HCV HBV surface antigen (HBs Ag). Result Among 567 participated, 84% men mean age 36 years. Smoking pipe most common method (53%), while 13% had methamphetamine, whom 30% shared needles or syringes. those having sex intoxication phase (n = 270), 48% never used condom. The Ab, Ab HBs Ag 6.7% (95%CI: 4.7–9.1), 19.4% 16.2–22.9) 1.4% 0.6–2.7), respectively. Age ≥ 30 years (adjusted OR [aOR]: 2.10, 95%CI: 1.18–3.76), lower education (high school vs. tertiary education, aOR: 13.95, 1.90–102.60), (aOR: 1.92, 95%CI 1.10–3.35) significantly associated exposure. No factor found infection. reporting potential sexual factors, 19.8% 6.8% have positive positive, Conclusion High behaviours, infection exposure individuals drug, demonstrating them an emerging at Targeted screening harm reduction programs this are required.