American journal of preventive medicine
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HIV risk-reduction efforts have traditionally focused on the individual. The need for including the role of the social context and community is being recognized. Social capital provides social relationships and potential resources that may hinder or trigger risk or protective health behaviors, especially for individuals with limited economic means. ⋯ Individual actions and community context must be considered simultaneously when facilitating and assessing behavioral interventions.
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Questions regarding the nature of the association between drug use and risk of homelessness remain unresolved and have important policy implications. ⋯ The role of homelessness as a risk factor for drug use initiation should be further explored. Efforts to prevent homelessness may also contribute to the prevention of drug abuse.