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HIV/AIDS
New HIV/AIDS research from Columbia University described
March 22nd, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal AIDS and Behavior, "This paper examines the relationship between HIV risk and criminal justice involvement among a random sample of 356 men enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment programs in New York City. Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were performed to estimate the associations between measures of criminal justice involvement and participant HIV risk, controlling for socio-demographic variables." "A lifetime history of incarceration was significantly associated with being HIV positive (Adjusted OR = 5.08). Recent arrest was associated with unprotected vaginal sex and having multiple female...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-22)
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