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  • Access to sterile syringes is crucial for preventing infectious diseases among people who inject drugs.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends sterile syringe access as a key strategy.
  • Existing syringe service programs (SSPs) can be optimized to improve service delivery.

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  • To pilot a needs-based syringe distribution model at a local syringe service program.
  • To evaluate the impact of this model on program utilization and client engagement.
  • To inform stakeholders and improve best practices in harm reduction services.

Main Methods:

  • A needs-based syringe distribution model was implemented for five months.
  • Pre- and post-implementation data on program utilization were analyzed.
  • Key metrics included syringe volume, new client enrollment, visits, and ancillary service use.

Main Results:

  • Program engagement significantly increased across all measured utilization metrics.
  • Needs-based distribution led to higher volumes of syringes distributed.
  • Uptake of ancillary services like testing and naloxone distribution also rose.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a needs-based syringe distribution model enhances SSP effectiveness.
  • This model improves individual syringe coverage, reducing high-risk behaviors.
  • Needs-based distribution is a valuable strategy for infectious disease control in vulnerable populations.