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Have intravenous drug users (IVDUs) in the United States changed sexual behaviors in response to AIDS?

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Have intravenous drug users (IVDUs) in the United States changed sexual behaviors in response to AIDS?

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Allen DM, Onorato IM; International Conference on AIDS. Int Conf AIDS. 1991 Jun 16-21; 7: 382 (abstract no. W.C.3344). Division of HIV/AIDS, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia, USA OBJECTIVE: To describe sexual behaviors among IVDUs entering sentinel drug treatment centers in the United States. METHODS: Since 1989, CDC, with state and local health departments, has conducted voluntary HIV surveys among IVDUs entering drug treatment. After obtaining informed consent, a risk assessment questionnaire was administered to 5,339 clients entering 44 sentinel clinics in 16 metropolitan areas. RESULTS: Overall, 342 clients (6.4%) surveyed in 1989-90 were HIV-positive. Sixty-two percent of clients reported changes in sexual behavior to lower the risk of HIV infection. Of those who changed, 63% reported fewer sex partners, 17% reported changes in sex practices, and 37% reported initiating or increasing condom use. Reported changes in sexual behavior were similar in men and women,