Using cross-sectional data from an ethnically diverse sample of HIV-positive injection drug
users (IDUs), we sought to identify correlates of depressive symptoms. We were particularly …

Effects of changes in physical health status and drug use, and prior social support on
depressive symptoms were assessed in low income injection drug users. Data are from …

Background: Injection drug is the second most frequent HIV/AIDS exposure in the United
States. Social support and depression may mediate risky behaviors among drug injectors …

Methods: We used baseline data for 1126 HIV-positive IDUs from a behavioral intervention
trial from 2001 through 2005 in 4 US cities. Using the Brief Symptom Inventory-18, scores …

The study sought to assess the associations of HIV status, physical health status, current
drug use, and gender with depressive symptoms in former and current illicit drug users. In …

Background. Depression is highly prevalent among HIV-infected injection drug users (IDUs)
and has been associated with poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy and increased …

A longitudinal study was conducted to investigate the association between human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, history of major depressive disorder (MDD), and …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association of depression severity and drug injection
HIV risk behavior among injection drug users. METHOD: Injection drug users who met the …

Injecting drug users (IDUs) seeking treatment for drug dependence were selected in two
groups according to their HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) status. Thirty HIV-positive …

Objective The authors report on results of systematic clinical assessment of
psychopathology among HIV-positive and HIV-negative intravenous drug users. Method As …