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- Title
Hospitalized HIV-infected patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
- Authors
Metsch, Lisa R; Bell, Christine; Pereyra, Margaret; Cardenas, Gabriel; Sullivan, Tanisha; Rodriguez, Allan; Gooden, Lauren; Khoury, Nayla; Kuper, Tamy; Brewer, Toye; del Rio, Carlos
- Abstract
We interviewed 1038 HIV-positive inpatients in public hospitals in Miami, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, to examine patient factors associated with use of HIV care, use of antiretroviral therapy, and unprotected sexual intercourse. Multivariate analyses and multiple logistic regression models showed that use of crack cocaine and heavy drinking were associated with never having had an HIV-care provider, high-risk sexual behavior, and not receiving antiretroviral therapy. Inpatient interventions that link and retain HIV-positive persons in primary care services could prevent HIV transmission and unnecessary hospitalizations.
- Publication
American journal of public health, 2009, Vol 99, Issue 6, p1045
- ISSN
1541-0048
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2008.139931