HIV infection among female drug users in Northern Thailand

• Main Authors: Namtip Srirak, Surinda Kawichai, Tasanai Vongchak, Myat Htoo Razak, Jaroon Jittiwuttikarn, Sodsai Tovanabutra, Kittipong Rungruengthanakit, Rassamee Keawvichit, Chris Beyrer, Kanokporn Wiboonatakul, Teerada Sripaipan, Vinai Suriyanon, David D. Celentano
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=20244368213&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/62396
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Reports on HIV infection and risk behaviors among female drug users in developing countries, particularly in Asia, are limited. In this study, we investigated HIV prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection among 200 women admitted for 21-day inpatient drug detoxification in Chiang Mai, Thailand....