| The effectiveness and safety of syringe vending machines as a component of needle syringe programmes in community settings. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17766100 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Syringe vending machines (SVMs) have been introduced in Europe and Australasia as part of the effort to increase the availability of sterile needles and syringes to injecting drug users (IDUs). This qualitative review of 14 published and grey literature studies examines whether community-based SVMs as a component of a comprehensive needle syringe programme (NSP) assist to reduce the spread of HIV and other blood-borne viruses amongst IDUs. The available evidence suggests that SVMs increase access to sterile injecting equipment, reduce needle and syringe sharing, and are likely to be cost efficient. SVMs also complement other modes of NSP delivery as they are used by IDUs who are less likely to attend staffed NSPs or pharmacies. If installed and properly maintained in a well-chosen location and with the local community well prepared, SVMs can enhance the temporal and geographical availability of sterile injecting equipment. |
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Authors:
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Mofizul Islam; Alex Wodak; Katherine M Conigrave |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2007-09-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The International journal on drug policy Volume: 19 ISSN: 1873-4758 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Drug Policy Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-28 Completed Date: 2009-02-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9014759 Medline TA: Int J Drug Policy Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 436-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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STIRC, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Australia. mikhokan143@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Community Health Services
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economics,
organization & administration* Cost-Benefit Analysis Drug Users* / psychology Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Policy Health Services Accessibility Humans Medical Waste Disposal Needle Sharing Needle-Exchange Programs / economics, organization & administration* Program Development Program Evaluation Public Facilities* / economics Public Health Substance Abuse, Intravenous* / economics, psychology Syringes / economics, supply & distribution* |
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0/Medical Waste Disposal |
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