MEDICAL ADVOCATES
 IDUs
 
Global/National Harm Reduction
Challenges

Global
Asia
 Australia/Pacific Islands
 Europe
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
 North America
Russia/NIS

 
IDU Main Page Main New and Noteworthy Home Page
Last Update:  November 06, 2008  
 Documents identified with this icon are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader
Global
               
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Setting targets for universal access to HIV prevention, treatment and care for injecting drug
users (IDUs): towards consensus and improved guidance.
Donoghoe MC, Verster A, Pervilhac C, Williams P.
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Apr;19 Suppl 1:S5-14.
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Issues in HIV prevention for injecting drug users (IDUs) in developing/
transitional countries: Results from the WHO Phase II Drug injection study
D C Des Jarlais, T E Perlis, P Friedmann, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Australia/Pacific Islands
               

Australia

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Hepatitis C Virus Acquisition among Injecting Drug Users: A Cohort Analysis of a National Repeated
Cross-sectional Survey of Needle and Syringe Program Attendees in Australia, 1995-2004.
Falster K, Kaldor JM, Maher L 
J Urban Health. 2008 Nov
Abstract
 
The evaluation of a trial of syringe vending machines in Canberra, Australia
McDonald D.  
 Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Sep 12.
Abstract
 
Assessing and prioritizing the preferences of injecting drug users in needle and
syringe exchange service development.
Matheson C, Anthony GB, Bond C, Rossi MK.
 J Public Health (Oxf). 2008 Apr 23
Abstract
 
The organization of a community: community-based prevention of injecting drug use-related health
problems.
Carruthers S
Subst Use Misuse. 2007;42(12):1971-7.
 Abstract
 
Harm minimization strategies: opinions of health professionals in rural and remote Australia.
Peterson GM, Northeast S, Jackson SL, Fitzmaurice KD. 
J Clin Pharm Ther. 2007 Oct;32(5):497-504.
Abstract
 
The effectiveness and safety of syringe vending machines as a component of needle syringe
programmes in community settings.
Islam MM, Wodak A, Conigrave KM. 
Int J Drug Policy. 2007 Aug 31;
 Abstract
 
Comparison of needle and syringe programme attendees and non-attendees from a high
drug-using area in Sydney, New South Wales
Cao W, Treloar C.  
Drug Alcohol Rev. 2006 Sep;25(5):439-44
 Abstract
 
Threat or opportunity? Secondary exchange in a setting with widespread availability of needles.
Lenton S, Bevan J, Lamond T.  
Subst Use Misuse. 2006;41(6-7):845-64.
Abstract
 
Effects of a sustained heroin shortage in three Australian States.
Degenhardt L, Day C, Dietze P, et al
Addiction. 2005 Jul;100(7):908-20.
Abstract
 
Randomized controlled trial of a brief behavioural intervention for reducing hepatitis |
C virus risk practices among injecting drug users.
 Tucker T, Fry CL, Lintzeris N, et al 
Addiction. 2004 Sep;99(9):1157-66.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Injecting drug use in Australia: needle/syringe programs prove their worth,but hepatitis C
still on the increase.
Law MG, Batey RG.  
Med J Aust 2003 Mar 3;178(5):197-8
 Commentary

Vietnamese-speaking injecting drug users in Melbourne: the need for harm reduction
programs.
Louie R, Krouskos D, Gonzalez M, Crofts N.
Aust N Z J Public Health 1998 Jun;22(4):481-4
 Abstract
 
 
The Philippines

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  SHARP 4 IDUs: sidewalk psychotherapy enhances the efficacy of community outreach
Aquino C., D'Agnes L., Castro J
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Latin America/Caribbean
               

Brazil

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Decentralization, AIDS, and harm reduction: the implementation of public policies in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fonseca EM, Nunn A, Souza-Junior PB, et al 
Cad Saude Publica. 2007 Sep;23(9):2134-44
 Abstract
 

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  New approach to work with drug users in Sao Vicente City- Brazil
I E Maerrawi, R B Gomes, S B A Theodósio,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Prevention of HIV infection in new initiators street-recruited Injection Drug Users (IDUs)
A C S Lopes, W T Caiaffa, SA Mignoti, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Development and challenges in the enlargement of preventive actions towards the most
vulnerable populations (men who have sex with men MSM, intravenous drug users IDU,
 sex workers SW and low income population ) in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil
C W Westin, M G Giovanetti, A Y Yamaçake, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 

Mexico

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Exploring stakeholder perceptions of acceptability and feasibility of needle exchange programmes,
syringe vending machines and safer injection facilities in Tijuana, Mexico.
Philbin MM, Mantsios A, Lozada R, et al 
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Oct 27
 Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Factors associated with barriers to pharmacy-based syringe purchase among injection
drug users (IDUs) in Tijuana, Mexico
 R.A. Pollini, J. Alvelais, R. Lozada, et al
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Predictors of needle exchange program utilization during its implementation and
expansion in Tijuana, Mexico
 S. Strathdee, R. Lozada, C. Magis-Rodriguez, et al
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

High prevalence of Injecting drug users HIV/AIDS and risk practices in one Mexican city
C Magis, R Ortiz, S Noriega, M E Ramos
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Puerto Rico

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Puerto Rican injection drug users: Prevention implications in Massachusetts and
Puerto Rico.
López LM, Zerden LD, Fitzgerald TC, Lundgren LM.
Eval Program Plann. 2007 Jul 7;
Abstract

Effects of combined counseling and case management to reduce HIV risk behaviors
among Hispanic drug injectors in Puerto Rico: A randomized controlled study.
Robles RR, Reyes JC, Colon HM  
J Subst Abuse Treat. 2004 Sep;27(2):145-152.
 Abstract
Middle East
       
Afghanistan
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  A qualitative assessment of injection drug use and harm reduction programmes in Kabul,
Afghanistan: 2006-2007.
Todd CS, Stibich MA, Stanekzai MR, et al
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Jan 18
 Abstract

Iran

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Needle and syringe sharing practices of injecting drug users participating in an
outreach HIV prevention program in Tehran, Iran: A cross-sectional study.
Vazirian M, Nassirimanesh B, Zamani S, et al 
Harm Reduct J. 2005 Oct 7;2(1):19
Paper

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
HIV prevention programmes among injecting drug users in Iran: from pilot to scale up
 M. Taj , S. Sefatian, G. Mostashari, A. Feizzadeh
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Harm reduction among positive injecting drug users
 V. Nowbahar , E. Matlabi
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

The role of IV drug users control in prevention of AIDS
M G Ghanbari, E M Esmaeelzade
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Israel
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  "Injecting clean or being clean?" The international and Israeli experiences of Syringe Exchange Programs
among injecting drug users
Chemtob D, Levit S, Mell H, et al   
Harefuah. 2008 Jul;147(7):634-8,
 Abstract

Pakistan

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Coverage to curb the emerging HIV epidemic among injecting drug users in Pakistan:
delivering prevention services where most needed.
Emmanuel F, Fatima M .
 Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Apr;19 Suppl 1:S59-64.
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
  Harm reduction among injection drug users in Karachi, Pakistan
A Altaf, A Memon, N Rehman, S S A Shah
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Use of different interventions for decreasing HIV transmission among drug
users in Pakistan
A Akhtar, M Aslam, M I Zafar
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Russia/New Independent States
       
Belarus

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The cost-effectiveness of HIV preventive measures among injecting drug users in
Svetlogorsk, Belarus.
Kumaranayake L, Vickerman P, Walker D, et al  
Addiction. 2004 Dec;99(12):1565-76
 Abstract
 
Bulgaria

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Needle exchange use, sexual risk behaviour, and the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B virus,
and hepatitis C virus infections among Bulgarian injection drug users.
Vassilev ZP, Hagan H, Lyubenova A, Tomov N, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2006 Sep;17(9):621-6.
 Abstract
 
Croatia

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  First quality of life study of IDUs in Croatia
Jovovic I., Fiser S., Ogresta J.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Georgia
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Implementation of drug substitution therapy in Georgia.
Todadze K, Lezhava G.
Cent Eur J Public Health. 2008 Sep;16(3):121-3.
 Abstract
 
Latvia

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Influence of the coordinated harm reduction activities through the network of outreach
counselling centres on injecting and sexual behaviour of IDUs in Latvia
Skripste I., Upmace I., Bulmistre I., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

Russia

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Access to syringes in three Russian cities: Implications for syringe distribution and coverage.
Sarang A, Rhodes T, Platt L. 
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Feb 28
 Abstract

Injecting Equipment Sharing Among Injecting Drug Users in Togliatti City, Russian
Federation: Maximizing the Protective Effects of Syringe Distribution.
Rhodes T, Judd A, Mikhailova L, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Apr 12;35(3):293-300.
 Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  HIV-prevention in emergency department (ED) and injecting drug users (IDUs)
S K Sarmanaev
 (XV International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Ukraine

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The Cost-Effectiveness of Expanding Harm Reduction Activities for Injecting Drug Users in
Odessa, Ukraine.
Vickerman P, Kumaranayake L, Balakireva O, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 May 25;
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  The integration and comprehensiveness of HIV prevention, treatment and care programs for
injecting drug users in Ukraine
 I. Oliynyk
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

IDU Main Page Main New and Noteworthy Home Page

IDU Infectious Disease Prevention/Reduction Challenges