Risk factors associated with injection initiation among drug users in Northern Thailand

• Main Authors: Yingkai Cheng, Susan G. Sherman, Namtip Srirat, Tasanai Vongchak, Surinda Kawichai, Jaroon Jittiwutikarn, Vinai Suriyanon, Myat Htoo Razak, Teerada Sripaipan, David D. Celentano
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=33746373455&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/61887
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Circumstances surrounding injection initiation have not been well addressed in many developing country contexts. This study aimed to identify demographic factors, sexual behaviors and drug use characteristics related to injection initiation among drug users in northern Thailand. Methods:...