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[Drugs, Poverty and HIV: results regarding a provincial needle exchange program in Point de Reperes, Quebec]

Can J Public Health. 2000 May-Jun;91(3):176-80. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20382978
Belanger D; Noel L; Alary M; Parent R; Poulin C; Claessens C; Unite de recherche en sante publique, Centre de recherche du; Pavillon CHUL-CHUQ, Quebec. dbelanger@cspq.qc.ca

Abstract: In this study (n = 200), the characteristics of IDUs participating in a provincial needle exchange program (NEP) for more than 2 years (> 2 years) were compared with those of IDUs having participated for less than 2 years (< or = 2 years). Compared to the < or = 2 years, the > 2 years were more often recipients of welfare (RC: 4.7), especially among the HIV-positive (RC: 62.0); tried quitting drugs more frequently (RC: 3.8); more often recommended the NEP to other IDUs (RC: 3.1); and more often requested being given shelter and longer opening hours (RC: 3.6). These results highlight the urgent need to improve and develop transitional and support services for the > 2 years. Preventive interventions that would reach out to the < or = 2 years where they live should also be implemented in close collaboration with organizations involved in mental health and drug use prevention.

Keywords: JOURNAL ARTICLE d'echange de seringues Point de Reperes, Quebec. Comparative Study Consumer Participation/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA English Abstract Female Human HIV Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY Male Multivariate Analysis Needle-Exchange Programs/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN/*UTILIZATION Poverty/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA Quebec/EPIDEMIOLOGY Sex Behavior Socioeconomic Factors Substance Abuse, Intravenous/EPIDEMIOLOGY Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Time Factors

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