A comparison of HIV risk behaviors among women drug users from two cities in a rural state: Recommendations for targeted prevention

Anne M. Cattarello, Carl G. Leukefeld, Susan Woolley, Jon Parker

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Abstract

Most HIV prevention programs for women target individual risk behaviors while the influence of larger contextual factors, such as city of residence, are often neglected. This preliminary study compares women drug users from two different cities in the largely rural state of Kentucky on HIV risk behaviors. The women are from Lexington, a medium sized metropolitan area, and from Louisville, a large metropolitan area. Comparisons between the women from the two cities indicate that there are many similarities in their risk behaviors, but also some important differences. The women from Lexington (the smaller city), are more likely to be at risk for becoming infected with HIV due to their drug use, while the women from Louisville (the larger city) are more likely to be at risk because of their sex exchange practices and economic situation. The implications for prevention are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-122
Number of pages18
JournalWomen and Health
Volume27
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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