Changes in the sociodemographic profiles and risk behaviors of drug users. The fight against HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in France. 10 years of surveillance, 1996–2005

- A decline in HIV transmission, reflected in low HIV prevalence among young people who use drugs (PWUD) and a very small proportion of PWUD among newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases and AIDS cases. - High prevalence of HCV among DUs. - Persistence of high-risk behaviors regarding HIV and HCV (sharing of syringes, small injection equipment, and crack pipes, etc.). - A population characterized by precarious living conditions. - Impact of harm reduction policies.

Author(s): Jauffret Roustide M

Publishing year: 2007

Pages: 95-103

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