1. Associations amongst form of cocaine used (powder vs crack vs both) and HIV-related outcomes
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Yiyang Liu, Veronica L. Richards, Nioud Mulugeta Gebru, Emma C. Spencer, and Robert L. Cook
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Cocaine ,Crack ,HIV infection ,PWH ,Viral suppression ,Treatment adherence ,Psychology ,BF1-990 ,Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology ,HV1-9960 - Abstract
Introduction: Cocaine (including powder and crack) use is common among people with HIV (PWH). We identified socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with cocaine use (overall and various forms) among PWH; we also examined differences in HIV treatment outcomes across cocaine exposure groups. Methods: The study sample (N = 1166) was derived from two cohorts of PWH in Florida between 2014 and 2020. Baseline data were linked to the Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS) which tracks HIV viral load. Socio-demographics and polysubstance use were compared by cocaine use and the three cocaine use groups (powder only n = 101, crack only n = 91, or both n = 65). The association between the three cocaine use groups, ART adherence, and HIV viral suppression ( more...
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- 2021
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