J Med Assoc Thai 1997; 80 (1):47

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Risk Behaviours and Comprehension among Intravenous Drug Users Volunteered for HIV Vaccine Trial
Pitisuttithum P Mail, Migasena S , Laothai A , Suntharasamai P , Kumpong C , Vanichseni S

Out of 91 volunteers enrolled for the HIV vaccine trial, only 33 volunteers were eligible for
vaccination. Of 33 volunteers recruited, 59 per cent of them had incomes of more than 5,000 Baht/
month. The median duration of drug addicts was 15 years (range 1-26 years) and 42 per cent never
used condoms during sexual intercourse. As far as consent comprehension was concerned, all of
them understood.

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