NIH R01 · 2024
7. PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT People who inject drugs (PWID) face multilevel barriers to accessing HIV-related services, including low demand for services, resulting from stigma, low knowledge/awareness of services, and prioritization of immediate basic needs (e.g., food, housing, addiction) over remote health concerns. In rural areas, these barriers are exacerbated by service scarcity. Syringe service programs (SSPs), a cornerstone of HIV prevention among PWID, are trusted by this population and have the potential to extend the reach of other evidence-based services (pre-exposure prophylaxis [PrEP], medication for opioid use disorder [MOUD], HIV treatment, etc.). Telemedicine provides a…
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