M Latka, J Ahern, R S Garfein, L Ouellet, P Kerndt, P Morse, C E Farshy, D C Des Jarlais, D Vlahov
PURPOSE: To measure prevalence, incidence, and correlates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among injection drug users (IDUs). METHODS: Participants (n = 2129; 63% male, 52% white, ages 18-30 years) in five US cities were tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea by urine LCR assay and completed a standardized questionnaire about demographics and recent sexual behavior. Logistic regression identified correlates of prevalent infection; incidence rates were calculated from 6-month follow-up data...
2001: Journal of Substance Abuse