Predictors of Methamphetamine Injection in Out-of-Treatment IDUs
- 1 January 2009
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Substance Use & Misuse
- Vol. 44 (3), 332-342
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10826080802344765
Abstract
From 2004-2006, 439 injection drug users were recruited in Denver, Colorado, to participate in a study of drug use and HCV risk. Over two-thirds were male, more than half were white, and 28% were methamphetamine injectors. The Risk Behavior Assessment, which assesses demographics, drug use, and HIV risk behaviors, was used. Variables were assessed for association with methamphetamine (MA) injection. A logistic regression model was built using forward stepwise method to determine independent associations between variables of interest and MA injection. The study's limitations are noted, and implications are described.Keywords
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