Prevalence of HIV and HCV among injecting drug users in three selected WHO-EMRO countries: a meta-analysis
SJ Shayan, R Nazari, F Kiwanuka - Harm reduction journal, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections are responsible for a
significant burden of mortality and morbidity, particularly in developing countries. This study …
significant burden of mortality and morbidity, particularly in developing countries. This study …
Factors associated with injecting-related risk behaviors among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis study
O Rezaei, H Ghiasvand, P Higgs… - Journal of Addictive …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis study to better understand the
factors (being drug use, drug type (methamphetamine vs others), sex partner, frequency of …
factors (being drug use, drug type (methamphetamine vs others), sex partner, frequency of …
Prevalence and high risk behaviours associated with HCV testing among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
Background Hepatitis C diagnosis could be a gateway to behavioral change and
subsequent decline in transmission among people who inject drugs (PWIDs). We assessed …
subsequent decline in transmission among people who inject drugs (PWIDs). We assessed …
The consequences of regular methamphetamine use in Tehran: qualitative content analysis
Background In recent years, methamphetamine use has increased noticeably in Iran, and
this can make harmful consequences for the health of individuals and society. Therefore, the …
this can make harmful consequences for the health of individuals and society. Therefore, the …
Harm reduction program and hepatitis C prevalence in people who inject drugs (PWID) in Iran: an updated systematic review and cumulative meta-analysis
Background Prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among people who inject drugs
(PWID) in Iran is high. Since 2005, the Iranian government has implemented a harm …
(PWID) in Iran is high. Since 2005, the Iranian government has implemented a harm …
Hepatitis C virus seroprevalence and associated risk factors among male drug injectors in Kermanshah, Iran
Background: Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is increasingly recognized as a major
global health problem. Objectives: The aim of this study was to measure the prevalence of …
global health problem. Objectives: The aim of this study was to measure the prevalence of …
Prevalence and risk factors for injection site skin infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Tehran
Summary Background/Objectives Injection drug use is one of the major public health
problems in Iran. Injection drug use is associated with numerous negative health outcomes …
problems in Iran. Injection drug use is associated with numerous negative health outcomes …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of nonmedical use of prescription-type opioids, methylphenidate, and sedative-hypnotics among university students in the south of Iran: a …
A Abbasi-Ghahramanloo, M Khodadost… - Electronic …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods In this cross-sectional study, 524 students of Hormozgan University of Medical
Sciences were selected by multi-stage sampling in 2016. A self-report questionnaire had …
Sciences were selected by multi-stage sampling in 2016. A self-report questionnaire had …
Needle and syringe programs and HIV-related risk behaviors among men who inject drugs: a multilevel analysis of two cities in Iran
Background Many studies have found significant differences in HIV risk at the community
and socioeconomic levels. However, few have considered variations in needle and syringe …
and socioeconomic levels. However, few have considered variations in needle and syringe …
Social determinants associated with risky sexual behaviors among men who inject drugs in Kermanshah, Western Iran
Background: Limited studies exist on risky sexual behaviors and sociodemographic
variables among people who use drugs. Understanding the social determinants of risky …
variables among people who use drugs. Understanding the social determinants of risky …