Syringe Exchange Programs: Lowering the Transmission of Syringe-Borne Diseases and Beyond

摘要: Abstract OBJECTIVE: This chapter attempts to describe the factors influencing transmission of syringe-born viruses, review effects syringe exchange programs (SEPs) in terms these factors, and explore gamut health-promoting activities SEPs. RESULTS: The is divided into six sections: biological syringe-borne viral transmission, behavior quantifying preventing impediments research for transmission. Understanding how behavioral influence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hepatitis builds a framework investigate epidemiology impact SEPs on disease Even under circumstances which do not appear be effective, understanding implications can contribute our program benefits limitations. Furthermore, may restricted direct Many offer services drug injectors that include risk reduction training, facilitated entry substance abuse treatment, medical care. CONCLUSIONS: reduce viruses without increasing illicit use. However, lack resources, acceptance, consequently, protection many those at when they are most vulnerable have hampered effectiveness. New studies need designed explicate full measure benefit within covered communities identify means by expand individuals greatest risk.