Article Review/sex, Drug Behavior

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...suggest that these behaviors can be quite specific to particularly demographic groups within defined geographical locations (Wright, et al, 2007). Bell, Ompad and Sherman (2006) investigated one of these groups.
Purpose of the study : Public health practitioners need more data on the behavior of women who have sex with women (WSW) in order to evaluate their drug and sex-related risks. The term “women who have sex with women” is used to differentiate between a behavioral act and a source of identity, i.e., defining oneself as a lesbian.
Independent and dependent variables : The independent variables for the study were drug use; socio-demographic characteristics (homelessnessarceration history, and educational attainment); and past and current sexual behavior. The dependent variable consisted of the participants’ WSW status, which was characterized according to past and current behavior.
Participants : The study participants consisted of a cohort of young women, aged 15 to 30 years, who had begun a drug habit (heroin, crack, or cocaine) within the previous 5...

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