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- Title
Meeting the needs of women who use drugs and alcohol in North-east India - a challenge for HIV prevention services.
- Authors
Kermode, Michelle; Songput, Chinzaning Hangzo; Sono, Collins Z; Jamir, Temjen Nungsang; Devine, Alex
- Abstract
The North-east Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland consistently report relatively high HIV prevalence. The targeted HIV prevention interventions in these two states are mostly delivered by non-government organizations (NGOs), and prevention of HIV transmission by injecting drug use is their main focus. Most injecting drug users (IDUs) are male, and the services are primarily tailored to meet their needs, which are not necessarily the same as those for women. This qualitative study describes the health service needs of women who use drugs and alcohol in Manipur and Nagaland, with the goal of identifying strategies and activities that can be implemented by NGOs wanting to improve their reach among vulnerable women.
- Publication
BMC public health, 2012, Vol 12, p825
- ISSN
1471-2458
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-12-825