Increasing Knowledge of HIV and Hepatitis C During Substance Abuse Treatment

摘要: Objectives: One million people are believed to be infected with HIV in the United States, and 4 times that number thought Hepatitis C virus. This study examined knowledge acquisition retention of both risks a treatment-seeking substance abusing population. It was hypothesized levels would increase for risk factors following structured counseling session gained retained at second 10 weeks later. Second, it injecting drug users (IDUs) have higher than non-IDUs. Methods: Participants (N = 105) completed an HIV/Hepatitis assessment instrument treatment entry, underwent risk-reduction counseling, then were re-administered measure approximately later session. Results: Overall, paired t test analyses revealed significant across time points (P Discussion: showed proportionally less HIV, supporting recommendation integrated into existing prevention services.