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Regional

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Access and coverage of needle and syringe programmes (NSP) in Central and Eastern Europe and
Central Asia.
Aceijas C, Hickman M, Donoghoe MC, et al  
Addiction. 2007 Jun 12;
Abstract

Needle syringe acquisition and HIV prevention among injecting drug users: a treatise on the
"good" and "not so good" public health practices in South Asia
Panda S, Sharma M.
Subst Use Misuse. 2006;41(6-7):953-77.
 Abstract

Bangladesh

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Measuring the impact of needle exchange programs among injecting drug users
through theNational Behavioural Surveillance in Bangladesh.
Jenkins C, Rahman H, Saidel T, et al.
AIDS Educ Prev 2001 Oct;13(5):452-61
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
New perspectives in Harm Reduction to prevent HIV among drug-users in Bangladesh
 S.I. Ahmed , M.B. Khan, M.E. Haque
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Comprehensive harm reduction including demand and supply reduction: an integrated
approach to grapple the HIV prevalence among the injecting drug users (IDUs) in
Bangladesh
Ahsan A.K., Tariqul Islam, Hasan Imam shaon, Arif Mohammad Masum
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Ex-drug users organization a suitable option for HIV Prevention Programming
M S Alam, N Hussein, S Ferdous
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
China
               

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
An evaluation of needle exchange programmes in China.
Liu B, Sullivan SG, Wu Z.  
AIDS. 2007 Dec;21 Suppl 8:S123-8.
 Abstract

Evaluation on peer education program among injecting drug users
Li J, Luo J, Yang F.
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2001 Oct;22(5):334-6
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
An empirical analysis of integration of HIV/AIDS prevention with care: China experience
 M. Li
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A holistic HIV/AIDS training program in Governmental Detoxification Center
 Y. Feng, L. Shi|
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Peer-driven interventions (PDIs) for injection drug users (IDUs) in northern Vietnam and
southernChina: HIV prevention results from the cross-border project
Broadhead R., Hammett T., Wei L., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Assessing the feasibility of introducing voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) in mandatory
detoxification and re-education centers for injecting drug users (IDUs) and commercial sex
workers (CSW) in China
Khoshnood K., Ali A., Wei M., Wu Z.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Developing a innovative approach of Participatory Communication (PC) to promote
HIV prevention in gay men and MSM of China
Y Gao
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

A project on harm reduction among injecting drug users in urban areas in China
J S Zhou, Y S Wang, J Chen
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Impact of HIV counseling and testing on high risk sexual behaviors among injection
drug users
R Y H Ruan, H Y X He, L S Z Liu,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV prevention for drug users through partnership and peer education
C M Leung
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Intensive harm reduction outreaching project for street drug users - Hong Kong AIDS
foundation's experience
S Y Chan
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Randomized community trial to reduce HIV risk behaviors among injecting drug users
using needle social marketing strategy in China
Z Wu, P Lin, W Liu,  et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Involving peer educators in harm reduction: working with drug users in Xichang, China
L L Zhang, C Li
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
India
               

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Access to harm reduction services in Northeast India
 M. Lalmuanpuii , P. Zwanikken
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Peer led intervention (PLI) to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS among the substance using population
in India
 M. Kumar
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Challenges in accessing sexual health needs among male injecting drug users in India
 S. Mehta , V. Chakrapani
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Increasing adherence through provision of comprehensive interventions for IDUs in a
community setting: results from an IDU cohort study in New Delhi, India
Samson L., Kumar B., Virk A
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Overview of Harm Reduction Programme at Sankalp in Mumbai to prevent HIV\AIDS
in drug users
S S D Donde
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Indonesia
               

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Proposed amendments to the narcotics acts (no. 22/1997) in Indonesia: to reduce HIV among
injecting drug users (IDUs)
Asa S., Winarso I., Atmosukarto I., Utari S.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

HIV prevention among IDUs using a Needle Exchange Program in Bandung, Indonesia from
2004
Herawati L.,
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Myanmar
               

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Managing information: using systematic data collection to estimate process and impact indicators
related to harm reduction services in Myanmar.
Baldwin S, Boisen N, Power R.
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Apr;19 Suppl 1:S74-9.
 Abstract
Nepal
               

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Impact of peer led interventions (PLI) to reduce HIV prevalence among IDUS in Katmandu
Poudel B
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Epidemiology and prevention of HIV among injecting drug users (IDUs)
R Bajracharya
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Injection drug users as leaders for effective HIV programs and policies
P J Lawson, A Amatya, E Mahat, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Taiwan

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Using focus groups to investigate the educational needs of female injecting heroin users in Taiwan
in relation to HIV/AIDS prevention.
Lee TS, Fu LA, Fleming P.
Health Educ Res. 2005 Jul 4;
 Abstract
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Harm reduction for substance abuse: Current status & prospect
SR Lin 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract

Evaluation of the harm-reduction program in Taiwan
 Y.-C. Lan , Y.-M.A. Chen
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Injection drug user’s attitudes towards harm reduction strategies in Taiwan
 Z.-T. Wen  , S.-W. Chang  , S.-H. Lee
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Thailand
               

          Internet Reports

  FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
 Thailand: Grant to Fight HIV Faces Human Rights Test
 Human Rights Watch October 31, 2003
Report
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Lessons learned from PSI/Thailand´s drop-in center and outreach strategy to reduce injection drug users
(IDUs) HIV risk behaviors.
 D. Pawa , P. Khan, T. Apichaisiri, et al
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Lessons learned from empowerment health care providers to prevent HIV infection among
injecting drug users (IDUs) in Thailand
 V. Chawanangkoon, K. Juntarataneewut, V. Phawanaporn
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Drug Users Fight AIDS Amidst a Drug War: Experience of the Thai Drug Users'
Network (TDN)
P Nacapiew, K Kaplan, P Suwannawong, W Yimchaem
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Preventing HIV/AIDS and increasing care and support for injection drug users in Thailand:
A user-run project supported by the Global Fund
P Suwannawong, W Yimchaem, T Ishida, T Kerr
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
OZONE: A trust point for drug users in Northern Thailand
D Pinitsuwon, M Inkochasan, K Longfield, M Holscher
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Uzbekistan
               

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Harm reduction for substance abuse: Current status & prospect
SR Lin 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract

Preventing injecting drug use through cooperative programs targeting IDUs – PSI’s break
the cycle program in Central Asia
Gray R., Rustamov A.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Viet Nam
               
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Qualitative evaluation of a peer-based needle syringe programme in Vietnam.
Ngo AD, Schmich L, Higgs P, Fischer A.  
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Jan 31
 Abstract

Return to post-test counselling by out-of-treatment injecting drug users participating in a
cross-sectional survey in north Vietnam.
Bergenstrom A, Go V, Nam LV, et al  
AIDS Care. 2007 Aug;19(7):935-9.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Peer-driven interventions (PDIs) for injection drug users (IDUs) in northern Vietnam and
southern China: HIV prevention results from the cross-border project
Broadhead R., Hammett T., Wei L., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Effect of community-based outreach on use if voluntary counseling and testing
services among Injection drug users
T V Chu, H T Pham, P S Chong
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

CDC Supported Symposium and Workshop on preventing HIV transmission
in injections drug users
H T Le, M L Kamb, H T Pham, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract

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