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Global/Multinational
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  What has been achieved in HIV prevention, treatment and care for people who inject drugs, 2010-2012? A review of the six highest burden countries.
Degenhardt L, Mathers BM, Wirtz AL,  et al
Int J Drug Policy. 2013 Sep 4.

Abstract

Breaking worse: The emergence of krokodil and excessive injuries among people who inject drugs in Eurasia.
Grund JP, Latypov A, Harris M
.
Int J Drug Policy
. 2013 May 30
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Opiate substitution treatment and HIV transmission in people who inject drugs: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Macarthur GJ, Minozzi S, Martin N,  et al

BMJ
. 2012 Oct 3;345:e5945.
Paper

Oral substitution treatment of injecting opioid users for prevention of HIV infection.
Gowing L, Farrell MF, Bornemann R, et al
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Aug 10;(8):CD004145
Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 

  Evidence for the effectiveness of opiate substitution treatment in relation to HIV transmission in people who inject drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
G.J. MacArthur, S. Minozzi, N. Martin,  et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Africa
 

Multinational

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Injection drug use, unsafe medical injections, and HIV in Africa: a systematic review.
Reid SR.
Harm Reduct J. 2009 Aug 28;6:24.
Paper
Kenya
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
 
  The constitution matters: access to services for sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, and transgender populations in Kenya
D. Mbote, R. Olson, K. Beardsley, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Heroin scarcity in coastal Kenya: consequences for persons who inject drugs (PWID) and national and provincial response to the crisis
F. Njenga, D. Kiima, M. Siminyu, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 

Libya

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Unexpectedly High Injection Drug Use, HIV and Hepatitis C Prevalence Among Female Sex Workers in the
Republic of Mauritius.
Johnston LG, Corceal S.

AIDS Behav
. 2012 Aug 1.
Abstract
 
Morocco
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
The "hidden" epidemic: a snapshot of Moroccan intravenous drug users.
Trimbitas RD, Serghini FZ, Lazaar F, et al

Virol J
. 2014 Mar 6;11(1):43.
Paper
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
  Estimates of the size of key populations at risk for HIV infection: female sex workers and men who have sex with men, injecting drug users in Morocco in 2013
A. Bennani, H. El Rhilani, A. El Kettani

(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Republic of Mauritius.
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Unexpectedly High Injection Drug Use, HIV and Hepatitis C Prevalence Among Female Sex Workers in the Republic of Mauritius.
Johnston LG, Corceal S.

AIDS Behav
. 2012 Aug 1.
Abstract


Tanzania

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence and Predictors of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Selected Sexually Transmitted Infections Among People Who Inject Drugs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A New Focus to Get to Zero.
Mmbaga EJ, Moen K, Makyao N, Leshabari M.

Sex Transm Dis
. 2016 Dec 14

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A Mismatch between High-Risk Behaviors and Screening of Infectious Diseases among People Who Inject Drugs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mlunde LB, Sunguya BF, Mbwambo JK, et al

PLoS One
. 2016 Feb 5;11(2):e0148598.
Paper

 

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
  Evaluating enrollment and retention of people who inject drugs in the medication assisted treatment cascade in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
B. Lambdin, J. Mbwambo, D. Bruce, F. Masao
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


POSTER

Cost-effectiveness of medication assisted therapy (MAT) in reducing HIV transmission among injection drug users (IDU)
E. Matiko, T. Pyun, V.S. Prabhu, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

Asia
 

Afghanistan
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Risky behavior and correlates of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus infection among people who inject drugs in three cities in Afghanistan.
Ruiseńor-Escudero H, Wirtz AL,  et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2014 Jul 30.
Abstract
       
 
Bangladesh
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Sharing of Needles and Syringes among Men Who Inject Drugs: HIV Risk in Northwest Bangladesh.
Pasa MK, Alom KR, Bashri Z, Vermund SH.

PLoS One
. 2016 Feb 5;11(2):e0148276.
Paper
 

China
 


       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
  Demographic and Clinical Features of Chinese Heroin Users Who Switch from Non-injection to Injection.
Cui S, Li Y, Xiang YT,  et al 
Subst Use Misuse. 2015;50(14):1739-46.
 
Abstract

Association between Macroscopic-factors and Identified HIV/AIDS Cases among Injecting Drug Users: An Analysis Using Geographically Weighted Regression Model.
Xing JN, Guo W, Qian SS, et al

Biomed Environ Sc
i
. 2014 Apr;27(4):311-8.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Real-Time Adherence Device among HIV-Positive IDU Patients in China.
Bachman Desilva M, Gifford AL, Keyi X,  et al  
AIDS Res Treat. 2013;2013:957862.
Paper

Gender and ethnic disparities of HIV and syphilis seroconversions in a 4-year cohort of injection drug users.
Ruan Y, Liang S, Zhu J,
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2013 Sep;44(5):842-53
Abstract

The Investigation of HIV and HCV Infection and Risk Factors among Opiate Drug Users in Beijing, China.
Bao YP, Du C, Lu HY,
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2011 Dec 19
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Patterns of childhood trauma and psychological distress among injecting heroin users in China.
Wang Z, Du J, Sun H, et al
PLoS One. 2010 Dec 29;5(12):e15882.
Paper

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 

 
Role of sexual transmission of HIV among young non-injection and injection opiate users: A respondent driven sampling study
J Li,J Li, J Luo , et al
 
(139 APHA)
Abstract

Frequency and risk factors of current suicidality in HIV-positive heroin users in Yunnan, China: a controlled study
A. Knight, N.A. Duarte, J.H. Atkinson, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 

India
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Morbidity and Mortality Among Community-Based People Who Inject Drugs With a High Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Burden in Chennai, India.
Mehta SH, McFall AM, Srikrishnan AK,
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2016 Jun 11;3(3):ofw121.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Burden of Liver Disease among Community-Based People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) in Chennai, India.
Solomon SS, Srikrishnan AK, McFall AM, et al
PLoS One. 2016 Jan 26;11(1):e0147879.
Paper

Pentazocine use among people who inject drugs in India.
Pawar A, Rajalakshmi AK, Upadhyay RP.

Asian J Psychiatr
. 2015 Jul 2
Abstract

Characteristics of sex partners and sexual partnership correlates of inconsistent condom use among male injection drug users in India.
Tun W, Bhattacharya A, Apicella L,et al
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2014 Jul;45(4):906-19.
Abstract

Emergence of cocaine and methamphetamine injection among HIV-positive injection drug users in Northern and Western India.
Mehta SH, Srikrishnan AK, Noble E,  
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2014 Feb 1;135:160-5
Abstract

Association of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation with high risk behaviours among men who inject drugs in Delhi, India.
Armstrong G, Jorm AF, Samson L, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013 Aug 8
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Quality of life, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation among men who inject drugs in Delhi,India
Armstrong G, Nuken A, Samson L, et al
BMC Psychiatry. 2013 May 27;13(1):151
Paper

Factors associated with injection cessation, relapse and initiation in a community-based cohort of injection drug users in Chennai, India.
Mehta SH, Sudarshi D, Srikrishnan AK, et al

Addiction
. 2011 Aug 4.

Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Opioid substitution therapy in Manipur and Nagaland, north-east India: operational research in action.
Armstrong G, Kermode M, Sharma C, et al

Harm Reduct J
. 2010 Dec 1;7(1):29.
Paper
 

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
  POSTER
Beyond heroin: patterns of drug choice diversity among people who inject drugs (PWID) in three Indian states: findings from the Hridaya baseline study
K. Biswas, V. Arumugam C. Sharma, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Poster   Abstract

A pilot project of providing opioid substitution treatment (OST) with buprenorphine for injecting drug users (IDUs) though collaboration between government hospitals and NGOs: factors influencing compliance to treatment
D. Yadav, A. Ambekar, A. Agrawal
XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Collaborative model of OST service delivery: developing a replicable and sustainable model for providing OST services to PWID
N.M. Sharma, A. Agrawa, N. Dhingra,  et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
\ Abstract

Dual risk among sex workers in India: profile and HIV prevalence among female sex workers who injects drug in India from national HIV sentinel surveillance
S. Venkatesh, Y. Raj, P. Kumar, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 

Japan
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Phylodynamic Analysis Reveals CRF01_AE Dissemination between Japan and Neighboring Asian Countries and the Role of Intravenous Drug Use in Transmission.
Shiino T, Hattori J, Yokomaku Y, et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Jul 15;9(7):e102633
Paper

Kyrgyzstan
 

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Utilizing opioid substitution treatment to reduce HIV transmission in the prison setting: experience from Kyrgyzstan
R. Tokubaev1, D. Akhmatova1, A. Usenakunova1, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 
Pakistan

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Expanding access to HIV testing and counseling and exploring vulnerabilities among spouses of HIV-positive men who inject drugs in Pakistan.
Shahid S, Majeed MF, Awaan AB, et al 

Curr Opin HIV AIDS
. 2016 Mar 3.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Geographical and temporal variation of injection drug users in Pakistan.
Archibald CP, Shaw SY, Emmanuel F,  et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2013 Sep;89 Suppl 2:ii18-ii28.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Geographical and temporal variation of injection drug users in Pakistan.
Archibald CP, Shaw SY, Emmanuel F,  et al
Sex Transm Infe
ct
. 2013 Jan 11.
Paper


Taiwan
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Anti-HIV seropositivity was related to HBsAg seropositivity among injecting drug users in Taiwan.
Hsieh MH, Hsieh MY, Huang CF, et al

Kaohsiung J Med Sci
. 2016 Feb;32(2):96-102.
Paper
 

Tajikistan
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Drug preparation, injection, and sharing practices in Tajikistan: a qualitative study in Kulob and Khorog.
Otiashvili D, Latypov A, Kirtadze I,
et al
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
. 2016 Jun 2;11(1):21.
Abstract

Opioid substitution therapy in Tajikistan: Another perpetual pilot?
Latypov A

Int J Drug Policy
. 2010 Feb 23.
Abstract

Thailand
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Experiences with Policing among People Who Inject Drugs in Bangkok, Thailand: A Qualitative Study.
Hayashi K, Small W, Csete J,  et al
PLoS Med. 2013 Dec;10(12):e1001570.
Paper

Experiences with urine drug testing by police among people who inject drugs in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hayashi K, Ti L, Buxton JA, Kaplan K,  et al
Int J Drug Policy. 2013 Nov 20
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Drug-related harm among people who inject drugs in Thailand: summary findings from the Mitsampan Community Research Project.
Hayashi K, Ti L, Fairbairn N, et al
H
arm Reduct J
. 2013 Oct 7;10(1):21
Paper

Assisted injection among people who inject drugs in Thailand.
Lee WK, Ti L, Hayashi K, Kaplan K, et al

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
. 2013 Sep 10;8(1):32.
Abstract

The impact of compulsory drug detention exposure on the avoidance of healthcare among injection drug users in Thailand.
Kerr T, Hayashi K, Ti L, et al

Int J Drug Policy
. 2013 Jul 13.
Abstract

The Effect of Exposures to Policing on Syringe Sharing Among People Who Inject Drugs in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hayashi K, Ti L, Buxton JA, Kaplan K, et al
AIDS Behav. 2013 Jun 25.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
High rates of midazolam injection among drug users in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kerr T, Kiatying-Angsulee N, Fairbairn N, et al

Harm Reduct J
. 2010 Mar 26;7(1):7.
Paper

High rates of midazolam injection among drug users in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kerr T, Kiatying-Angsulee N, Fairbairn N,
 et al  z
Harm Reduct J
. 2010 Mar 26;7(1):7
Abstract
 

Viet Nam
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Integrated respondent-driven sampling and peer support for persons who inject drugs in Haiphong, Vietnam: a case study with implications for interventions.
Des Jarlais D, Duong HT, Pham Minh K,  et al

AIDS Care
. 2016 May 13:1-4
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of alcohol use disorders during antiretroviral treatment in injection-driven HIV epidemics in Vietnam.
Tran BX, Nguyen N, Ohinmaa A, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2012 Jun 29.
Abstract

Social injecting and other correlates of high-risk sexual activity among injecting drug users in northern Vietnam.
Schumacher CM, Go VF, Van Nam L, et al

Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Nov 14.
Abstract

A Cross-Sectional Study on Prevalence of Non-Fatal Drug Overdose and Associated Risk Characteristics Among Out-of-Treatment Injecting Drug Users in North Vietnam
Bergenstrom A, Quan VM, Van Nam L, et al

Subst Use Misuse
. 2008;43(1):73-84.
Abstract
 

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
  Factors associated with needle syringe sharing in Vietnam
H. Ngo,, G. Mundy, J. Neukom, et al
(XX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

POSTER
HIV, HCV co-infection and risks of transmission among injecting drug users in three northern provinces in Vietnam
H. Nguyen, H. Tran Vu, A. Le, et al
(XIX  international AIDS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

Enhancing family visit days: improving the informational, referral and psychosocial systems for persons who inject drugs (PWID) and their families' in government run rehabilitation center settings in northern Vietnam
T. Dao Thanh, T. Dinh Duy, K. Doan Thi, et al
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


Effectiveness of the pilot program for the treatment of opioid dependence by methadone in Vietnam: results of a 24 month operational study
H. Tran Thi Thanh, Q. Nguyen Cuong, T. Nguyen Thi Minh
(XIX  internationals AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Challenges of social reintegration among injecting drug users released from detoxification centers in Vietnam
C. Tomor, V.F. Go, N.M. Huong, et al
(XIX  international AIDS Conference)
Abstract


Australia/Pacific Islands
 

Australia

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Pharmaceutical opioid use among oral and intravenous users in Australia: A qualitative comparative study.
Dertadian G, Iversen J, Dixon TC, Sotiropoulos K, Maher L.
Int J Drug Policy. 2017 Jan 17;41:51-58.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Mental health among clients of the Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC).
Goodhew M, Salmon AM, Marel C, et al

Harm Reduct J
. 2016 Oct 12;13(1):29.
Paper

Resumption of injecting drug use following release from prison in Australia.
Winter RJ, Young JT, Stoové M, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2016 Sep 8;168:104-111.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Prison Economy of Needles and Syringes: What Opportunities Exist for Blood Borne Virus Risk Reduction When Prices Are so High?
Treloar C, McCredie L, Lloyd AR. 
PLoS One. 2016 Sep 9;11(9):e0162399. 
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Beyond equipment distribution in Needle and Syringe Programmes: an exploratory analysis of blood-borne virus risk and other measures of client need
Treloar C, Mao L, Wilson H.
Harm Reduct J
. 2016 May 31;13(1):18.
Paper

Patterns of drug dependence in a Queensland (Australia) sample of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who inject drugs.
Smirnov A, Kemp R, Ward J,
Drug Alcohol Rev. 2016 May 30.
Abstract

The role of living context in prescription opioid injection and the associated risk of hepatitis C infection.
Sacks-Davis R, Daniel M, et al  
Addiction
. 2016 May 30

Abstract

Syringe Stockpiling by Persons Who Inject Drugs: An Evaluation of Current Measures for Needle and Syringe Program Coverage.
McCormack AR, Aitken CK, Burns LA, et al
Am J Epidemiol. 2016 Apr 4.
Abstract

Needle Fixation Profile: An Exploratory Assessment of Applicability in the Australian Context.
Hinton S, Signal T, Ghea V. 
Subst Use Misuse. 2015;50(11):1449-52
Abstract

Patterns of, and Factors Associated With, Illicit Pharmaceutical Opioid Analgesic Use in a Prospective Cohort of People Who Inject Drugs in Melbourne, Australia.
Horyniak D, Agius PA, Degenhardt L, et al 

Subst Use Misuse
. 2015 Nov 17:1-10
Abstract

The health consequences of injecting tablet preparations: foreign body pulmonary embolisation and pulmonary hypertension amongst deceased injecting drug users.
Darke S, Duflou J, Torok M.

Addiction
. 2015 Mar 23.
Abstract

Community health workers: A bridge to healthcare for people who inject drugs.
Morgan K, Lee J, Sebar B.

Int J Drug Policy. 2014 Nov 13. pii: S0955-3959(14)00296-5
Abstract

Experiences of and attitudes toward injecting drug use among marginalized African migrant and refugee youth in Melbourne, Australia.
Horyniak D, Higgs P, Cogger S, et al

J Ethn Subst Abuse
. 2014;13(4):405-29.
Abstract

Steroid users and the unique challenge they pose to needle and syringe program workers.
Dunn M, McKay FH, Iversen J.
Drug Alcohol Rev. 2014 Jan;33(1):71-7
Abstract

Childhood physical abuse, non-suicidal self-harm and attempted suicide amongst regular injecting drug users.
Darke S, Torok M.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2013 Jul 29.
Abstract

Attitudes of regular injecting drug users towards the legal status of the major illicit drugs.
Darke S, Torok M.
Drug Alcohol Rev. 2013 May 6
Abstract

Quality of life of people who inject drugs: characteristics and comparisons with other population samples.
Fischer JA, Conrad S, Clavarino AM,  et al

Qual Life Res
. 2013 Jan 23
Abstract

Housing Instability among People Who Inject Drugs: Results from the Australian Needle and Syringe Program Survey.
Topp L, Iversen J, Baldry E,  et al
J Urban Health. 2012 Jun 26.
Abstract

The reliability of sensitive information provided by injecting drug users in a clinical setting: Clinician-administered versus audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI).
Islam MM, Topp L, Conigrave KM, et al
AIDS Care. 2012 Mar 28
Abstract

Syringe Coverage in an Australian Setting: Does a High Level of Syringe Coverage Moderate Syringe Sharing Behaviour?
Bryant J, Paquette D, Wilson H.

AIDS Behav
. 2011 Aug 3
Abstract

Development of a nurse-led primary healthcare service for injecting drug users in inner-city Sydney.
Day CA, Islam MM, White A, et al

Aust J Prim Health
. 2011;17(1):10-5
Abstract

The impact of a supervised injecting facility on ambulance call-outs in Sydney, Australia.
Salmon AM, van Beek I, Amin J,
 et al
Addiction
. 2010 Feb 9
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Overdose beliefs and management practices among ethnic Vietnamese heroin users in Sydney, Australia.
Maher L, Ho HT. 

Harm Reduct J
. 2009 Apr 27;6:6.
Paper

Prevalences and correlates of non-viral injecting-related injuries and diseases in a convenience sample of Australian injecting drug users.
Dwyer R, Topp L, Maher L , et al
 
Drug Alcohol Depend.
2008 Nov 13.
Abstract
 

Heroin-gel capsule cocktails and groin injecting practices among ethnic Vietnamese in Melbourne, Australia.
Higgs P, Dwyer R, Duong D, et al
 
Int J Drug Policy
. 2008 Sep 30
Abstract
 
Gender, culture and harm: an exploratory study of female heroin users of Vietnamese ethnicity.
Higgs P, Owada K, Hellard M, et al
   
Cult Health Sex
. 2008 Oct;10(7):681-95
Abstract
 
Mortality in heroin users 3 years after naltrexone implant or methadone maintenance  treatment.
Tait RJ, Ngo HT, Hulse GK.
 
J Subst Abuse Treat
. 2007 Oct 9;
Abstract
 
Equity of access to treatment, and barriers to treatment for illicit drug use in Australia.
Digiusto E, Treloar C. 

Addiction
. 2007 Jun;102(6):958-69.
Abstract
 
A cost-effectiveness analysis of heroin detoxification methods in the Australian National Evaluation of Pharmacotherapies for Opioid Dependence (NEPOD).
Shanahan MD, Doran CM, Digiusto E, et al
Addict Behav. 2005 Jun 20;
Abstract
 
Depression among entrants to treatment for heroin dependence in the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS): prevalence, correlates and treatment seeking.
Teesson M, Havard A, Fairbairn S, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2005 Jun 1;78(3):309-15.
Abstract
 
Overdose in young people using heroin: associations with mental health, prescription drug use and personal circumstances.
Burns JM, Martyres RF, Clode D, Boldero JM.
Med J Aust. 2004 Oct 4;181(7 Suppl):S25-8.
Abstract

Serious adverse events in the Australian National Evaluation of Pharmacotherapies for Opioid Dependence (NEPOD).
Digiusto E, Shakeshaft A, Ritter A, et al
Addiction. 2004 Apr;99(4):450-60.
Abstract


New Zealand
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Reduction in crime by drug users on a methadone maintenance therapy programme in New Zealand.
Sheerin I, Green T, Sellman D
N Z Med J. 2004 Mar 12;117(1190):U790.
Abstract

Latin America/Caribbean
 

Columbia
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Use of the condom and knowledge on HIV prevention among the injector's drugs in two Colombian cities.
Berbesí-Fernández D, Montoya-Vélez L, Segura-Cardona Á.

Adicciones
. 2013;25(4):321-6
Abstract
 

Mexico

 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence and Correlates of Heroin-Methamphetamine Co-Injection Among Persons Who Inject Drugs in San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Meacham MC, Strathdee SA, Rangel G,  et al
J Stud Alcohol Drugs
. 2016 Sep;77(5):774-781.
Abstract

High dead-space syringe use among people who inject drugs in Tijuana, Mexico.
Rafful C, Zule W, González-Zúńiga PE, Werb D, et al

Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse
. 2015 Feb 19:1-6
Abstract

Evaluating the impact of Mexico's drug policy reforms on people who inject drugs in Tijuana, B.C., Mexico, and San Diego, CA, United States:
a binational mixed methods research agenda.

Robertson AM, Garfein RS, Wagner KD, et al

Harm Reduct
J
. 2014 Feb 12;11(1):4
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Mujer Mas Segura (Safer Women): A combination prevention intervention to reduce sexual and injection risks among female sex workers who inject drugs.
Vera A, Abramovitz D, Lozada R, Martinez G,  et al
Mujer Mas Segura (Safer Women). 2012 Aug 14;12(1):653.

Paper

"Injection first": a unique group of injection drug users in Tijuana, Mexico.
Morris MD, Brouwer KC, Lozada RM, et al

Am J Addict
. 2012 Jan;21(1):23-30.
Abstract

Male injection drug users try new drugs following U.S. deportation to Tijuana, Mexico.
Robertson AM, Rangel MG, Lozada R,  et al

Drug Alcohol Depend
. 2011 Aug 9.
Abstract

Managing la malilla: Exploring drug treatment experiences among injection drug users in Tijuana, Mexico, and their implications for drug law reform.
Syvertsen J, Pollini RA, Lozada R,
 et al
Int J Drug Policy
. 2010 Aug 25
Abstract

Polydrug Use among IDUs in Tijuana, Mexico: Correlates of Methamphetamine Use and Route of Administration by Gender.
Rusch ML, Lozada R, Pollini RA, et al 

J Urban Health
. 2009 Jun 12.

Abstract


Middle East
 

Iran
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Transition to injecting drug use in Iran: A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence.
Rahimi-Movaghar A, Amin-Esmaeili M, Shadloo B,
Int J Drug Policy. 2015 May 12
Abstract

Drug Injection to Sites other than Arm: A Study of Iranian Heroin Injectors.
Karimi M, Ghaheri H, Assari S, et al 

Front Psychiatry
. 2014 Apr 7;5:23.

Abstract

Inconsistent Condom Use among Iranian Male Drug Injectors.
Assari S, Yarmohmmadi Vasel M, et al

Front Psychiatry
. 2014 Apr 4;4:181.

Abstract

Network Location and Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Transmission among Injecting Drug Users: Results of Multiple Membership Multilevel Modeling of Social Networks.
Shahesmaeili A, Haghdoost AA, Soori H.
Addict Health. 2015 Winter-Spring;7(1-2):1-13.
Abstract

Addressing the needs of sexual partners of people who inject drugs through peer prevention programs in Iran
Karamouzian M, Haghdoost AA, Sharifi H.
Int J Health Policy Manag. 2014 Feb 22;2(2):81-3
Abstract

Factors Influencing Drug Injection History among Prisoners: A Comparison between Classification and Regression Trees and Logistic Regression Analysis.
Rastegari A, Haghdoost AA, Baneshi MR.
Addict Health. 2013 Winter;5(1-2):7-15.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Maintenance therapy with opium tincture for injecting drug users; implications for prevention from viral infections.
Alam Mehrjerdi Z, Zarghami M.
Hepat Mon. 2013 Apr 16;13(4):e8334.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
What are Differences between Non-injecting and Injecting Drug Addicts?
Noroozi M, Nedjat S, Golestan B, Majdzadeh R .
Int J Prev Med. 2012 Jun;3(6):414-9.
Paper
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  Patterns of Drug Use and HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among Incarcerated People in a Prison in Iran.
Zamani S, Farnia M, Torknejad A,et al
J Urban Health. 2010 Apr 14

Abstract
 
Israel
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The inimate relationship as a site of social protection: Partnerships between people who inject drugs.
Rhodes T, Rance J, Fraser S, Treloar C.
Soc Sci Med
. 2017 Mar 10;180:125-134.
Abstract

Deep neck infections in cervical injection drug users.
Ovnat Tamir S, Marom T,et al

Laryngoscope
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Pakistan

 
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Research fatigue among injecting drug users in Karachi, Pakistan.
Zahidie A, Altaf A, Ahsan A, Jamali T
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Harm Reduct
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Yemen
 
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  Unsafe injection practices in Hodeidah governorate, Yemen.
Abkar MA, Wahdan IM, Sherif AA, Raja'a YA.

J Infect Public Health
. 2013 Aug;6(4):252-260

Abstract

Russia/Newly Independent States
 

Estonia
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
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Non-fatal overdoses and related risk factors among people who inject drugs in St. Petersburg, Russia and Kohtla-Järve, Estonia.
Uusküla A, Raag M, Vorobjov S,  et al

BMC Public Health
. 2015 Dec 18;15(1):1255
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HIV infection and risk behaviour of primary fentanyl and amphetamine injectors in Tallinn, Estonia: Implications for intervention.
Talu A, Rajaleid K, Abel-Ollo K, et al 
Int J Drug Policy. 2009 Apr 21.

Abstract

Russia
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Non-fatal overdoses and related risk factors among people who inject drugs in St. Petersburg, Russia and Kohtla-Järve, Estonia.
Uusküla A, Raag M, Vorobjov S,  et al

BMC Public Health
. 2015 Dec 18;15(1):1255
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Stigma and Human Rights Abuses against People Who Inject Drugs in Russia-A Qualitative Investigation to Inform Policy and Public Health Strategies.
Lunze K, Lunze FI, Raj A, Samet JH.
PLoS One. 2015 Aug 25;10(8):e0136030.
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FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The feasibility of an intensive case management program for injection drug users on antiretroviral therapy in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Shaboltas AV, Skochilov RV, Brown LB, et al
Harm Reduct J. 2013 Sep 5;10(1):15.
Paper

   
Ukraine
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Patterns of harm reduction service utilization and HIV incidence among people who inject drugs in Ukraine: A two-part latent profile analysis.
Ompad DC, Wang J, Dumchev K,  et al
Int J Drug Policy. 2017 Feb 1;43:7-15.
Abstract

Trends in Injection Risk Behaviors among People Who Inject Drugs and the Impact of Harm Reduction Programs in Ukraine, 2007-2013.
Makarenko I, Ompad DC, Sazonova Y, et a'

J Urban Health
. 2017 Jan 17.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Factors associated with physical and sexual violence by police among people who inject drugs in Ukraine: implications for retention on opioid agonist therapy.
Kutsa O, Marcus R, Bojko MJ, et al
J Int AIDS Soc. 2016 Jul 18;19(4 Suppl 3):20897
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Integration of health services improves multiple healthcare outcomes among HIV-infected people who inject drugs in Ukraine.
Bachireddy C, Soule MC, Izenberg JM,
Drug Alcohol Depend
. 2014 Jan 1;134:
Abstract

Individual and Network Interventions With Injection Drug Users in 5 Ukraine Cities.
Booth RE, Lehman WE, Latkin CA,
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Am J Public Health
. 2010 Apr 15
Abstract
 

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Overcoming double standard policies towards expansion of opioid substitution treatment (OST) in Ukraine.
O. Lebega, Z. Islam, S. Filippovych, K. Talalayev
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
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