Abstract
Young injection drug users (IDU) are at risk for both human immunonodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C infections (HCV). Rates of HIV testing have been widely documented, but limited information exists regarding HCV screening rates. Among a community sample of 86 IDUs, aged 18-25 years in Rhode Island, 87.2% reported ever testing for HIV versus 51.2% for HCV (p < .001). Young injectors were under-screened for HCV compared with the far less prevalent HIV infection.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adolescent Behavior
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Adult
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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HIV Infections / diagnosis
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / transmission
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Hepatitis C / diagnosis*
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Hepatitis C / epidemiology
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Hepatitis C / transmission*
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Humans
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Male
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Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
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Prevalence
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Rhode Island
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Risk Factors
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications*