Sexual risk, substance use, and psychological distress in HIV-positive gay and bisexual men who also inject drugs
AIDSPublished 1 April 2005
Gladys E. Ibañez, David W. Purcell, Ron Stall, Jeffrey T. Parsons, Cynthia Gómez
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HIV-positiveGay and bisexual IDU are a distinct group from other HIV-positive gay and bisexual men and interventions that help men cope with multiple health concerns and prevent HIV transmission are needed for this population.
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HIV-positive gay and bisexual IDU are a distinct group from other HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. Prevention case management and interventions that help men cope with multiple health concerns and prevent HIV transmission are needed for this population.
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