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. 1994 Dec;84(12):2000-2.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.84.12.2000.

HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers

M Alegría  1 , M Vera, D H Freeman Jr, R Robles, M C Santos, C L Rivera
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HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers

M Alegría et al. Am J Public Health. 1994 Dec.

Abstract

This paper examines the association of depressive symptoms with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among 127 sex workers. Data were obtained by a structured interview and blood specimens tested for HIV. Findings showed a high prevalence rate of depressive symptoms for all sex workers regardless of HIV infection status. Results of a logistic regression analysis indicated that the use of injected drugs and engaging in unprotected intercourse with clients were strongly associated with a high level of depressive symptoms.

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