Publication year: 2011
Source: Addictive Behaviors, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 13 February 2011
Nadia, Fairbairn , Thomas, Kerr , M.-J., Milloy , Ruth, Zhang , Julio, Montaner , …
We examined the impact of crystal methamphetamine injection on HIV RNA suppression among a prospective cohort of HIV-positive injection drug users initiating antiretroviral therapy. A multivariate Cox regression analysis found crystal methamphetamine injection to be negatively associated with viral load suppression (RH=0.63 [95% CI: 0.40 – 0.98]; p=0.039). This study is the first to our knowledge to demonstrate an association between crystal methamphetamine use and HIV RNA suppression.
Research highlights: ►Crystal meth injection negatively associated with time to HIV RNA suppression. ►First study to show association between crystal meth and virological response. ►Further evidence for negative health outcomes of crystal meth in people with HIV.