Ett skademinimerande arbete : Sprututbytesprogrammet i Sverige

Earlier research shows that persons who inject drugs are in heightened need of healthcare and medical assistance. But research has also shown that it can be difficult for them to receive care and assistance due to their circumstances. Sweden has a long history of restrictive drug policy and practice...

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Main Authors: Straube, Ragnar, Denny, Abouaoun
Format: Others
Language:Swedish
Published: Malmö universitet, Malmö högskola, Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA) 2021
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spelling ndltd-UPSALLA1-oai-DiVA.org-mau-431812021-06-16T05:24:18ZEtt skademinimerande arbete : Sprututbytesprogrammet i SverigesweA harm reducing work : The needle exchange program in SwedenStraube, RagnarDenny, AbouaounMalmö universitet, Malmö högskola, Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA)2021Needle exchange programHarm reductionSwedenDrug InjectionRelationship workThresholdsHealthcareSubstance useRiskInfectious diseasesDrug policySyringeDrug addictionSocial WorkSocialt arbeteEarlier research shows that persons who inject drugs are in heightened need of healthcare and medical assistance. But research has also shown that it can be difficult for them to receive care and assistance due to their circumstances. Sweden has a long history of restrictive drug policy and practice. This has affected how care for drug users has been managed and formed. In recent years, due to a change in the Swedish legislation, it has become easier to establish needle exchange programs. As a result, there has been an increase in the number of needle exchange programs during the last five years. The aim of this study was to examine the harm reducing work that is done within the swedish needle exchange program. For this, the study primarily focused on how the staff perceived harm reduction work, its possibilities and difficulties. The data was collected through four semistructured interviews with staff at needle exchanges in Sweden. The participants were either nurses or counselors, working at either newer or more established needle exchanges. The data was coded into the following themes; Reduction of harm- and transmission of infectious diseases, The outlook on drug abuse and The importance of treatment and relations. The results show that harm reduction is perceived to be a pragmatic alternative to the traditional care of drug users by the staff. The participants do stress that needle exchange programs by themselves aren't enough to reduce the harms of addiction. The results also highlight the importance of the relational- and emotional work, which is a real factor for effective harm reduction work. By developing trust and relations, the target groups' needs are both easier expressed and met at needle exchanges.  Student thesisinfo:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesistexthttp://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-43181application/pdfinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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topic Needle exchange program
Harm reduction
Sweden
Drug Injection
Relationship work
Thresholds
Healthcare
Substance use
Risk
Infectious diseases
Drug policy
Syringe
Drug addiction
Social Work
Socialt arbete
spellingShingle Needle exchange program
Harm reduction
Sweden
Drug Injection
Relationship work
Thresholds
Healthcare
Substance use
Risk
Infectious diseases
Drug policy
Syringe
Drug addiction
Social Work
Socialt arbete
Straube, Ragnar
Denny, Abouaoun
Ett skademinimerande arbete : Sprututbytesprogrammet i Sverige
description Earlier research shows that persons who inject drugs are in heightened need of healthcare and medical assistance. But research has also shown that it can be difficult for them to receive care and assistance due to their circumstances. Sweden has a long history of restrictive drug policy and practice. This has affected how care for drug users has been managed and formed. In recent years, due to a change in the Swedish legislation, it has become easier to establish needle exchange programs. As a result, there has been an increase in the number of needle exchange programs during the last five years. The aim of this study was to examine the harm reducing work that is done within the swedish needle exchange program. For this, the study primarily focused on how the staff perceived harm reduction work, its possibilities and difficulties. The data was collected through four semistructured interviews with staff at needle exchanges in Sweden. The participants were either nurses or counselors, working at either newer or more established needle exchanges. The data was coded into the following themes; Reduction of harm- and transmission of infectious diseases, The outlook on drug abuse and The importance of treatment and relations. The results show that harm reduction is perceived to be a pragmatic alternative to the traditional care of drug users by the staff. The participants do stress that needle exchange programs by themselves aren't enough to reduce the harms of addiction. The results also highlight the importance of the relational- and emotional work, which is a real factor for effective harm reduction work. By developing trust and relations, the target groups' needs are both easier expressed and met at needle exchanges. 
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