HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers
Alegría, M.; Vera, M.; Freeman, D.H.; Robles, R.; Santos, M.C.; Rivera, C.L.
American Journal of Public Health 84(12): 2000-2002
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0090-0036 PMID: 7998647 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.84.12.2000Document Number: 293895
This paper examines the association of depressive symptoms with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among 127 sex workers. Data were obtained by a structured interview and blood specimens tested for HIV. Findings showed a high prevalence rate of depressive symptoms for all sex workers regardless of HIV infection status. Results of a logistic regression analysis indicated that the use of injected drugs and engaging in unprotected intercourse with clients were strongly associated with a high level of depressive symptoms.