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Sociometric risk networks and risk for HIV infection

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  • Friedman, S.R.
  • Neaigus, A.
  • Jose, B.
  • Curtis, R.
  • Goldstein, M.
  • Ildefonso, G.
  • Rothenberg, R.B.
  • Des Jarlais, D.C.

Abstract

Objectives. This study examined whether networks of drug-injecting and sexual relationships among drug injectors are associated with individual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serostatus and with behavioral likelihood of future infection. Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 767 drug injectors in New York City was performed with chain-referral and linking procedures to measure large-scale (sociometric) risk networks. Graph-theoretic algebraic techniques were used to detect 92 connected components (drug injectors linked to each other directly or through others) and a 105-member 2-core within a large connected component of 230 members. Results. Drug injectors in the 2- core of the large component were more likely than others to be infected with HIV. Seronegative 2-core members engaged in a wide range of high-risk behaviors, including engaging in risk behaviors with infected drug injectors. Conclusions. Sociometric risk networks seem to be pathways along which HIV travels in drug-injecting peer groups. The cores of large component can be centers of high-risk behaviors and can become pockets of HIV infection. Preventing HIV from reaching the cores of large components may be crucial in preventing widespread HIV epidemics.

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  • Friedman, S.R. & Neaigus, A. & Jose, B. & Curtis, R. & Goldstein, M. & Ildefonso, G. & Rothenberg, R.B. & Des Jarlais, D.C., 1997. "Sociometric risk networks and risk for HIV infection," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 87(8), pages 1289-1296.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1997:87:8:1289-1296_5
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