Building a peer network for a community level HIV prevention program among injecting drug users in Denver

Public Health Rep. 1996;111 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):50-3.

Abstract

As part of a multi-site Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded initiative, a community-level HIV prevention project targeting injection drug users was implemented in the FivePoints community in Denver, Colorado. The protocol for the initiative included the use of peer networks to conduct outreach and disseminate intervention materials to injecting drug users. Since April 1993, project staff established a peer network of 119 participants who distribute approximately 3,000 materials per month.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / prevention & control*
  • Colorado
  • Community Networks*
  • Female
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peer Group*
  • Program Development*
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous*
  • Urban Population