Emory University, Atlanta

Factors associated with victimization of African American female DUs identified

Published in Physician Law Weekly, March 23rd, 2005

Factors associated with the victimization of African American female drug users are identified.

"This study examined to what extent a culturally and women-specific sexual risk reduction intervention resulted in a decline of new victimization. Additionally, we sought to identify factors associated with new victimization, defined as victimization during the 6 months after enrollment in the study," researchers in the United States report.

"Female African American drug users (N=333, ages 18-59 years) completed questionnaires. Past victimization was a major predictor of new victimization. The likelihood of new victimization, however, declined...

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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2005-03-23)

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