Injecting equipment sharing among injecting drug users in Togliatti city, Russian federation: maximizing the protective effects of syringe distribution

Article Abstract:

An attempt was made to compare risk factors for injecting equipment sharing among injecting drug users in Togliatti city, Russia, where four hundred twenty-six injecting drug users answered an interviewer-administered questionnaire and tested oral fluid samples for HIV. The findings highlight the delicate balance in HIV prevention between potentially competing strategies of law enforcement and syringe distribution.

Russia, Risk factors, Communicable diseases, Disease transmission, Injections

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Magnitude and determinants of first-time and repeat testing among individuals with newly diagnosed HIV infection between 2000 and 2001 in Alberta, Canada: Results from population-based laboratory surveillance

Article Abstract:

The magnitude and predictors of first-time and repeat testing for HIV infection among newly diagnosed cases in Alberta, Canada, and to determine the extent of co-infection with hepatitis C (HCV) and hepatitis B (HBV) is determined. There are significant regional differences within Alberta in the characteristics of the HIV epidemic and associated test-seeking behaviors.

Canada, Alberta, Diagnosis, HIV patients

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Impact of pharmacy-based syringe access on injection practices among injecting drug users in Minnesota, 1998 to 1999

Article Abstract:

A Minnesota law allowing drug stores to sell hypodermic syringes without a prescription did not reduce the reuse of syringes among drug addicts. However, many of the addicts no longer shared their syringes with other users.

United States, Minnesota, Laws, regulations and rules, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Syringes, Hypodermic syringes

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