HIV/AIDS related harm reduction should be considered an approach of priority in HIV/AIDS control
- Author:
Pham Manh Hung
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS
- MeSH:
HIV;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
Disease Outbreaks
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2004;0(8):2-4
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
When confronted with situation of rapid development of HIV/AIDS pandemic, there was a solution called 'harm reduction' for decrease the transmission of HIV. This article explained why we have to do this solution, and introduce the contents of solution: to educate and exchange experiences through peer education; provide HIV voluntary counseling and test, help HIV/AIDS infected people being aware of their situation and received useful advice; guide them using safe syringe; prevent STDs by using condom; introduce and use heroine-replacement drugs. Finally, authors also mentioned advantages of using 'harm reduction' solution
