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HTH 423 Syringe Exchange Program
Contemporary Health Issues
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
02/06/2013

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Term
Syringe Exchange Program
Definition
The goal of the syringe exchange program is to reduce (and eventually eliminate) the transmission of blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV and Hep C, among drug users
Term
___ out of ___ who share needles test positive for HIV
Definition
9 out of 10
Term
By providing access to sterile needles and syringes, drugs users will not have to reuse or share needles
which
Definition
Reduces cross contamination of certain diseases
Term
Safe injection sites
Definition
provide materials and safe environment specifically for injection drug users.
Term
NASEN’s Three-Fold Mission
Definition
Support syringe exchange programs via technical & financial assistance programs
Expand & support the network of individuals & orgs interested in syringe exchange as an effective public health intervention
Distribute information related to syringe exchange & disease prevention
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NASEN was formed in
Definition
1988
Term
NASEN became an official organization in
Definition
1992
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Mission of Prevention Works!
Definition
to curb the spread of HIV and other blood-borne diseases among injecting and other drug users, their sexual partners, and their children.
Term
Prevetion Works! provides
Definition
sterile injection equipment
safe disposal
drug treatment referrals
wound care
support groups
condom distribution
testing
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__ countries have needle exchange programs
Definition
77
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_____ and ______ have most widely used programs
Definition
Western Europe and Australia
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Pros for safe injection programs
Definition
Helping users to get treatment
Testing, vaccination, education

Cost- effective & less burden on HC system

reduced crime rate
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Cons for safe injection programs
Definition
Increase drug use

The principle of the programs

Spread diseases

Effects on the community
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