A qualitative investigation into an HIV outbreak among injection drug users in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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| Title: | A qualitative investigation into an HIV outbreak among injection drug users in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
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| Authors: | Harvey, E., Strathdee, S. A., Patrick, D. M., Ofner, M., Archibald, C. P., Eades, G., O'Shaughnessy, M. V. |
| Source: | AIDS Care. Jun98, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p313-321. 9p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | HIV, Intravenous drug abuse, Drug abuse |
| Geographic Terms: | British Columbia, Vancouver (B.C.), Canada |
| Abstract: | The proportion of injection drug users (IDUs) testing positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in British Columbia has increased from 3 to 7% since January 1993 (Patrick et al ., 1997). We conducted a qualitative study as a first step in a case control investigation aimed at identifying risk factors associated with HIV seroconversion. Sixteen subjects participated in in-depth interviews which were transcribed and analysed using grounded theory methods. Three dominant themes emerged: Addiction, Prevention, and Social Determinants. The results suggest that prevention efforts such as the availability of clean needles and condoms are not adequate to combat the complex social determinants of addiction-be they causal or consequential-which in turn contribute to unsafe injection practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The proportion of injection drug users (IDUs) testing positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in British Columbia has increased from 3 to 7% since January 1993 (Patrick et al ., 1997). We conducted a qualitative study as a first step in a case control investigation aimed at identifying risk factors associated with HIV seroconversion. Sixteen subjects participated in in-depth interviews which were transcribed and analysed using grounded theory methods. Three dominant themes emerged: Addiction, Prevention, and Social Determinants. The results suggest that prevention efforts such as the availability of clean needles and condoms are not adequate to combat the complex social determinants of addiction-be they causal or consequential-which in turn contribute to unsafe injection practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09540121 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/713612412 |
