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A 3 page article review that summarizes a study performed by Bell, Ompad and Sherman (2006), which investigated the drug and sexual risk behavior of women who have sex with women. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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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 (homelessness, incarceration 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 years.
Setting : The study took place in Baltimore where outreach workers recruited participants within targeted neighborhoods. The research team utilized a study van, which served as a mobile
center for the research. Summary of Procedures : Participants were evaluated at baseline, six and twelve-month follow-ups, at which time, the researchers administered the study instruments, and also performed
a venipuncture for HIV and hepatitis C virus, accompanied by pretest counseling. The participants returned two weeks later to receive their test results and post-test counseling. Participants were monetarily for
completing the baseline assessment and for the post-test visit. The baseline instrument consisted of three sections, which ascertained the participants socio-demographic features, drug use patterns and sexual behavior, including history
pertaining to sexually transmitted infections and frequency of unprotected and protected sex. Accepted methods of statistical analyses were utilized in order to evaluate the data. For example, multinomial logistic
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