This study used cross-sectional data to examine perceived risk behavior of social network members as a correlate of AIDS risk behavior in a sample of 230 heterosexually-identified, methamphetamine (meth) users. The highest ratings of risk behavior within participants' social networks were associated with meth use and non-use of condoms. Friends received the highest ratings in terms of overall perceived involvement in drug and sexual risk behaviors. In a multivariate analysis, perceived risk behavior of others, social norms, and attitudes toward AIDS preventive behaviors were significantly associated with intentions to always use condoms. Strategies for addressing negative social influences in the context of sexual risk reduction interventions are described.
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Perceived behavior of others and AIDS risk behavior among heterosexually-identified methamphetamine users. Journal Published:
PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, U.S. Gov't,
Journal: Journal of psychoactive drugs
VOLUME: Suppl 3
Page Numbers: 405-13
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ISSN: 0279-1072
DAY: 3
MONTH: Nov
YEAR: 2006
Perceived behavior of others and AIDS risk behavior among heterosexually-identified methamphetamine users. Information
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LANGUAGE: eng
NlmUniqueID: 8113536
Perceived behavior of others and AIDS risk behavior among heterosexually-identified methamphetamine users. Keywords Mesh Terms:
KEYWORDS: Unsafe Sex
MESH TERMS: psychology
Chemical & Substance for Abstract: Perceived behavior of others and AIDS risk behavior among heterosexually-identified methamphetamine users. Information
Substance Name: Methamphetamine
Registry Number: 537-46-2
Grant and Affiliation Information for Perceived behavior of others and AIDS risk behavior among heterosexually-identified methamphetamine users.
AFFILIATION: University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0680, USA.
Country: United States
AGENCY: United States NIMH
GRANT: 5 R01 MH56264
ACRONYM: MH
MEDLINETA: J Psychoactive Drugs
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