Sex practices and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among drug users in a low-income urban community of Costa Rica

• Autores: Manuel Chacón Ortiz, Kenia Barrantes Jiménez, Rosario Achí Araya, Mary Comerfold, Clyde McCoy
• Localización: Health and addictions: salud y drogas, ISSN-e 1578-5319, Vol. 14, Nº. 1, 2014, págs. 27-36
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.21134/haaj.v14i1.199
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Prácticas sexuales y conocimiento sobre el vih/ sida entre usuarios de drogas en una comunidad urbana de bajos ingresos en costa rica
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  • español

    La transmisión del VIH/SIDA entre consumidores de drogas se asocia con factores como, educación, prácticas sexuales y consumo de sustancias. Este estudio examinó los conocimientos 159 usuarios de drogas, las creencias y el comportamiento sexual relacionado con el riesgo de VIH / SIDA en Costa Rica. Los resultados mostraron un uso considerable de marihuana, alcohol, crack y cocaína y una incidencia muy baja de otras drogas. Todos los patrones de consumo de sustancias fueron más altos que los promedios nacionales. Los encuestados mostraron un alto nivel de conocimiento sobre la transmisión y prevención del VIH/SIDA. Se concluye que el tener el conocimiento adecuado sobre la transmisión y prevención no garantiza las prácticas de sexo seguro. Nuevas investigaciones y prácticas basadas en la evidencia de salud pública para la prevención del VIH / SIDA deben dirigirse población de usuarios de drogas

  • English

    HIV/AIDS transmission among drug users is associated with education, sex practices and substance use. This study examined 159 drugs users¿ knowledge, beliefs and sex behavior related to HIV/AIDS risk in Costa Rica. Results showed considerable use of marihuana, alcohol, crack and cocaine and a very low lifetime incidence of other drugs. All substance use patterns were higher than national averages. Respondents showed a high level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention. However, there did not seem to be a relationship between knowledge and practice. Unprotected sex was common and having an HIV/AIDS test was not a regular practice. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS is not a determinant factor for condom use among this group. It is concluded that having the proper knowledge about transmission and prevention does not guarantee safe sex practices. Further research and public health evidence based practices for HIV/AIDS prevention should target drug user population.

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