HIV-INFECTION, RISK BEHAVIORS, AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG PUERTO-RICAN SEX WORKERS

Authors
ALEGRIA M VERA M FREEMAN DH ROBLES R SANTOS MD RIVERA CL
Citation
M. Alegria et al., HIV-INFECTION, RISK BEHAVIORS, AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG PUERTO-RICAN SEX WORKERS, American journal of public health, 84(12), 1994, pp. 2000-2002
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Public, Environmental & Occupation Heath","Public, Environmental & Occupation Heath
Journal title
American journal of public health → ACNP
ISSN journal
00900036
Volume
84
Issue
12
Year of publication
1994
Pages
2000 - 2002
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-0036(1994)84:12<2000:HRBADS>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
This paper examines the association of depressive symptoms with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among 127 se x workers. Data were obtained by a structured interview and blood spec imens tested for HIV. Findings showed a high prevalence rate of depres sive symptoms for all sex workers regardless of HIV infection status. Results of a logistic regression analysis indicated that the use of in jected drugs and engaging in unprotected intercourse with clients were strongly associated with a high level of depressive symptoms.