HIV knowledge and risk behaviors among drug users in three Vietnamese mountainous provinces

HIV knowledge and risk behaviors among drug users in three Vietnamese mountainous provinces

Abstract Background Globally, people who inject drugs are highly vulnerable to HIV transmission. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) programs are one of the most cost-effective mechanisms to substitute opioid use and improve the quality of life of patients. Since the coverage of MMT is still limit...

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Main Authors: Tam Minh Thi Nguyen, Bach Xuan Tran, Mercedes Fleming, Manh Duc Pham, Long Thanh Nguyen, Anh Lan Thi Nguyen, Huong Thi Le, Thang Huu Nguyen, Van Hai Hoang, Xuan Thanh Thi Le, Quan Hoang Vuong, Manh Tung Ho, Van Nhue Dam, Thu Trang Vuong, Vu Nguyen, Huong Lan Thi Nguyen, Huyen Phuc Do, Phuong Linh Doan, Hai Hong Nguyen, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus S. H. Ho, Roger C. M. Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Methadone maintenance
HIV
Mountainous Vietnam
Knowledge
Attitudes
Practices
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13011-019-0191-8

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