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[A decrease in harm: a new concept for Russian public health].

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Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
|March 30, 1999
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The "decrease of harm" concept, crucial for preventing HIV among intravenous drug users (UID), is being implemented in Russia through specialist training. This initiative equips healthcare professionals and NGOs with vital harm reduction strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Addiction Medicine

Context:

  • The global implementation of harm reduction strategies is a key public health initiative.
  • Russia faces significant challenges in preventing HIV transmission among intravenous drug users (UID).
  • There is a need for trained professionals to implement effective harm reduction programs.

Purpose:

  • To present the core principles of the harm reduction concept.
  • To justify the adoption and application of harm reduction strategies in the Russian Federation.
  • To initiate a training program for specialists in harm reduction for intravenous drug users (UID).

Summary:

  • The "Decrease of Harm: the Russian Federation" project trains physicians, narcology specialists, and NGO representatives.

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  • Training covers HIV prevention strategies for UID, including syringe exchange, opioid substitution therapy, and addiction treatment.
  • Currently, 46 specialists from 18 Russian regions are undergoing this training.

    • Impact:

    • Enhancing the capacity of healthcare professionals and organizations to conduct effective prophylactic work among UID.
    • Contributing to the reduction of HIV infection rates within the intravenous drug user population in Russia.
    • Establishing a network of trained specialists across Russia to promote and implement harm reduction principles.