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Regional

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Reviewing harm reduction for people who inject drugs in Asia: the necessity for growth.
 Stone KA. H
arm Reduct J. 2015 Oct 16;12(1):32.
 Abstract

Expanding substance use treatment options for HIV prevention with Buprenorphine-Naloxone: HIV Prevention Trials Network 058 (HPTN 058).
Metzger DS, Donnell D, Celentano DD,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Jan 5.
Abstract

Bangladesh

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
The cost-effectiveness of consistent and early intervention of harm reduction for injecting drug users in Bangladesh.
Guinness L, Vickerman P, Quayyum Z, et al 
Addiction. 2009 Nov 18.
 Abstract
Cambodia
               

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Implementing a harm reduction (HR) program for Cambodian MSM and DU/IDU in Phnom Penh
K. Mao
 (XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
China
               

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Barriers and Potential Improvements for Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs (NSPs) in China: A Qualitative Study from Perspectives of Both Health and Public Security Sectors.
Koo FK, Chen X, Chow EP, et al
PLoS One. 2015 Jun 26;10(6):e0130654.
 Paper

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Exploring stakeholder perceptions of facilitators and barriers to using needle exchange programs in Yunnan Province, China.
Philbin MM, Fujie Z.
PLoS One. 2014 Feb 3;9(2):e86873.
 Paper

Ability to access community-based needle-syringe programs and injecting behaviors among drug users: a cross-sectional study in Hunan Province, China.
Zhang L, Chen X, Zheng J,  et al
Harm Reduct J. 2013 May 7;10(1):8
 Abstract

Evaluation of Harm Reduction Programs on Seroincidence of HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis Among Intravenous Drug Users in Southwest China.
Ruan Y, Liang S, Zhu J, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2013 Apr;40(4):323-328.
 Abstract

The epidemiological impact and cost-effectiveness of HIV testing, antiretroviral treatment and harm reduction programs in China.
Li J, Gilmour S, Zhang H, et al
 AIDS. 2012 Jul 7.
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Assessing the needs of former injecting drug users for community-based services in China
E. Uretsky, I. Kuo, T. Gurman, et et al
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Community injecting drug users (IDUs) NGO's harm reduction based self-help production project
L.H. Yang, Z. Luo, L. Duo, H.M. Xue
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

 Effectiveness of reducing HIV transmission with an MMT program in Ruili, China
W. Liu, Z. Li2
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
India
               
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Strategies for recruiting injection drug users for HIV prevention services in Delhi,
Tun W, Sebastian MP, Sharma V,  et al
 Harm Reduct J. 2013 Sep 25;10(1):16
 Paper
Indonesia
               

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Effectiveness of needle syringe program run by Kios-Atma Jaya Aids Research Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia
H. Muhamad, V. Eleonora, J. Blogg, C. Barker
 (XX 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

 
PRC: a new and successful approach to HIV prevention among IDUs in Nepal
B. Gurung
 (XX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Taiwan
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Effects of combination approach on harm reduction programs: the Taiwan experience.
Lin T, Chen CH, Chou P.
Harm Reduct J. 2016 Jul 4;13(1):23.
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FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Harm reduction policy in Taiwan: toward a comprehensive understanding of its making and effects.
Chen JS.
Harm Reduct J. 2016 Apr 4;13(1):11.
 Paper

Mortality among a cohort of drug users after their release from prison:
an evaluation of the effectiveness of a harm reduction program in Taiwan.
Huang YF, Kuo HS, Lew-Ting CY,  et al
Addiction. 2011 Mar 25
 Abstract
Thailand
               
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The Effect of Exposures to Policing on Syringe Sharing Among People Who Inject Drugs in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hayashi K, Ti L, Buxton JA,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2013 Jun 25.
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

POSTER
Morbidity and mortality of injecting drug users participating in the Bangkok Tenofovir Study, an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis trial in Thailand
S. Vanichseni , M. Martin, P. Suntharasamai, et al
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
Poster    Abstract

POSTER
 Participant adherence in the Bangkok Tenofovir Study, an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis trial in Bangkok
M. Martin,, S. Vanichseni, P. Suntharasamai, et al
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
Poster    Abstract

Accessibility of sterile injecting equipment through a voucher scheme among injecting drug users in Bangkok, Thailand
S. Tunpichart, Y. Jittakoat, P. Tanguay, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
Viet Nam
               
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
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Harm reduction and law enforcement in Vietnam: influences on street policing.
Jardine M, Crofts N, Monaghan G, Morrow M.
Harm Reduct J. 2012 Jul 9;9(1):27.
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Harm reduction and "Clean" community: can Viet Nam have both?
Khuat TH, Nguyen VA, Jardine M,  et al
Harm Reduct J. 2012 Jul 9;9(1):25.
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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Evaluation of HIV prevention programming among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Northwestern Vietnam
S. Phan, B. Kieu, P. Nado, et al
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

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