Police education as a component of national HIV response: Lessons from Kyrgyzstan

摘要: Abstract Background Recognition of the police's role in shaping HIV spread and prevention among people who inject drugs, sex workers, other at-risk groups has generated interest educational interventions targeting law enforcement. With input from civil society, trainings covering science, policy, occupational safety were developed delivered to cadets active-duty police across Kyrgyzstan. Methods We administered a multi-site cross-sectional survey Kyrgyz assess whether having undergone was associated with improved legal public health knowledge, positive attitudes toward programs policies, awareness, intended practices . Results In 313-officer sample, 38% reported undergoing training. multivariate analysis, training officer being significantly more likely support referring individuals organizations (aOR 2.21; 95%CI 1.33–3.68), expressing no intent extrajudicially confiscate syringes 1.92; 1.09–3.39), better understanding worker detention procedure 2.23; 1.19–4.46), although trainee knowledge policy on routine identification checks for workers lower 3.0; 1.78–5.05). Training also 3.85; 1.66–8.95). Conclusion Kyrgyzstan's experience suggest that have potential improve integration policing efforts groups. Regardless environment, such structural approaches should be considered elsewhere Central Asia beyond. As these initiatives gain acceptance, further research is needed inform their design tailoring.