Needle exchange programs : factors that influence attitudes and local policy

摘要: The purpose of this study was to assess whether negative attitudes towards minority groups and IVDUs are influential on policy decisions relevant the implementation needle exchange programs. political climate social readiness Lehigh Valley community programs investigated. Twenty-five service providers public officials were interviewed. A semi-structured survey devised elicit perceptions knowledge subjects factors which would affect possible a program in LehIgh Valley. Constant Comparative Method used organize analyze data. Six research questions emerged. These asked each subject 1) What is your general opinion about programs? 2) Do you know any discussions that have taken place implementing program? 3) Who do think support oppose local 4) impact AIDS prevention policies such as exchange? 5) Why some not others? 6) foresee future? five professional subgroups emerged individuals who represent substance abuse organization, organizations, active issues, .