Một số yếu tố liên quan đến hành vi sử dụng ma túy của người nhiễm HIV tham gia chương trình điều trị nghiện các chất dạng thuốc phiện bằng thuốc methadone tại Hải Phòng

This study was carried out to assess changes in drug use and the predictors of continued drug use during Methadone Maintenance Treatment among HIV-positive drug users in Haiphong period from 2009 - 2011. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) statistical models were constructed to analyse factors related to drug use behavior of participants during the treatment. The results showed that patients with increase adjusted-dose during methadone treatment more likely to continue drug use (Adjusted Odd Ratio = 1.60; 95 percent (1: 1.16 - 2.20). More attention is needed in determining appropriate doses for Methadone Maintenance Treatment patients who were also on HIV and TB treatment.