4240.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - 4:35 PM

Abstract #7172

HIV Risk Behaviors among Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Non-Hispanic White Drug Injectors

Barbara Diane Estrada, MS1, Antonio L. Estrada, PhD, MSPH2, and Sally J. Stevens, PhD1. (1) Southwest Institute for Research on Women, The University of Arizona, 3910 S. 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-434-0334, bestrada@dakotanet.com, (2) Mexican American Studies and Research Center, The University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210023, Economics Bldg. 23, Room 208b, Tucson, AZ 85721/0023

Native Americans are increasingly represented in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, the transmission mode of injecting drug use has seldom come under investigation for Native Americans even though increases in persons contracting HIV through injecting drug use are prevalent. Results suggest that Native American IDUs are at increased risk for HIV infection through drug injection. The presentation will provide attendees with needed information that will assist in targeting interventions to specific HIV risk behaviors, and the importance of focusing on Native American IDUs for HIV risk reduction.

Learning Objectives: The presentation will provide attendees with needed information that will assist in targeting interventions to specific HIV risk behaviors, and the importance of focusing on Native American IDUs for HIV risk reduction

Keywords: HIV Risk Behavior, Injection Drug Users

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA