Racial disparities in HIV prevalence and risk behaviors among injection drug users and members of their risk networks.

摘要: In the United States, racial differences in prevalence and incidence of HIV infection AIDS diagnoses are dramatic. These large, have been recognized for nearly 20 years, as yet not well investigated. disparities show no signs diminishing and, fact, widening, particularly among drug users women. Most observers infections States concluded that these exist because prevention messages, supplies, and/or interventions do effectively reach those at greatest risk infection. essence, such interpretations suggest Blacks Latinos continue to practice more behaviors than Whites. There much data this is, true. Evidence from 232 'index' injection 465 their sexual network members participating Prevention Trials Network 037 is presented. describe lower use access treatment needle exchange programs by Black injectors. addition, indicate coexistence increased networks uninfected fewer associated Latino indices compared with White indices. Understanding a critical challenge; yet, alone explain observed rates.