Prevalence and correlates of HIV infection among male injection drug users in detention in Tehran, Iran
Kheirandish, P.; Seyedalinaghi, S.A.; Hosseini, M.; Jahani, M.R.; Shirzad, H.; Foroughi, M.; Ahmadian, M.R.Seyed.; Jabbari, H.; Mohraz, M.; McFarland, W.
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 53(2): 273-275
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1525-4135 PMID: 20104123 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181be6ddeDocument Number: 209273
Objective: To measure HIV prevalence and characterize associated risk behaviors among injection drug users (IDU) upon detention in Tehran, Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional survey included 459 male IDU arrested by police during a police sweep in Tehran in 2006. A questionnaire was completed, and blood was collected for HIV testing. Results: Overall HIV prevalence was 24.4% (95% confidence interval 20.5-28.6).
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