Increased access to sterile syringes found related to reductions in HIV incidence
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HIV epidemics are increasing among injection drug users throughout the world resulting from the sharing of contaminated needles. Many efforts, including syringe exchange programs (SEPs), have been initiated to curb the epidemics. Despite increased SEPs, IDUdriven HIV epidemics persist in many locations. For some cities with SEPs, many local IDU have experienced difficulties in accessing sterile syringes because of restrictive program and policy factors. This study assessed the effects of an expanded SEP policy on rates of HIV risk behavior and HIV incidence among IDUs.
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