High HIV prevalence and risk factors among injection drug users in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2003-2004.
High HIV prevalence and risk factors among injection drug users in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2003-2004.
Jose L. Sanchez,C. Todd,9 Authors,K. Earhart
2006 · DOI: 10.1016/S0376-8716(06)80003-7
Drug and Alcohol Dependence · 34 Citations
TLDR
Heroin use, sexual transmission, and high unemployment seem to play important roles in HIV transmission in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and implementation of effective harm reduction strategies is critical to control the expansion of the HIV epidemic.