Prevalence of HIV among injection drug users in Georgia
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Prevalence of HIV among injection drug users in Georgia
BACKGROUND Injection drug use remains a major risk factor for HIV transmission in Georgia. The study aims to characterize the prevalence of HIV among injection drug users in Georgia. METHODS A cross-sectional, anonymous bio-behavioural survey to assess knowledge and behaviour in injection drug users in combination with laboratory testing on HIV status was conducted in five Georgian cities (Tb...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the International AIDS Society
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1758-2652
DOI: 10.1186/1758-2652-14-9