Age and HIV sexual risk among women in methadone treatment.
This study examines the relationship between age and HIV sexual risk behaviors among a random sample of 372 women in methadone treatment in New York City. Logistic regression results indicate that women of all ages are at risk for HIV through inconsistent condom use. Exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV), alcohol use, and HIV-negative status are associated with inconsistent condom use during vaginal sex. Age (35-44), having a main sexual partner with an HIV risk factor, IPV, and alcohol use are associated with using crack or cocaine during sex. Similarly, age (35-44), having a main sexual partner with an HIV risk factor, IPV, and drug use are associated with consuming four or more drinks prior to sex. The findings highlight the importance of age-appropriate HIV prevention and intervention strategies, as well as the need to address intimate partner violence, mental health, polysubstance use, and relational factors associated with HIV sexual risk behaviors among women in methadone treatment.
Engstrom
Malitta
M
School of Social Service Administration, The University of Chicago, 969 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. mve@uchicago.edu
Shibusawa
Tazuko
T
El-Bassel
Nabila
N
Gilbert
Louisa
L
D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D016015:Logistic Models; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D058850:Opiate Substitution Treatment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D055815:Young Adult
D008691:Methadone