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1778/2012 - Harm Reduction Policies in Brasil: Contributions of a North American Program
POLÍTICAS DE REDUÇÃO DE DANOS NO BRASIL: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE UM PROGRAMA NORTE-AMERICANO

Author:

• Aline Inglez - Inglez, A. - ENSP/FIOCRUZ - <aline.inglez@outlook.com> +

Co-author(s):

• José Mendes Ribeiro - Ribeiro, J.M. - Rio de Janeiro, - ENSP/ FIOCRUZ - <ribeiro@ensp.fiocruz.br, ribeirojm@globo.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0182-395X
• Francisco I. Bastos - Bastos, F.I. - ICICT/FIOCRUZ - <francisco.inacio.bastos@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5970-8896
• Kimberly Page - Page, K. - Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics/UCSF - <kpage@psg.ucsf.edu>

Thematic Area:

Políticas em Saúde

Abstract:

Given the dissemination of HIV epidemic and the need of controlling its transmission among IDU, harm reduction strategies were incorporated in many countries, including Brazil. Considering such features and taking into account the emergence of drugs as a central item in governmental agenda, we present some of contributions from observing and recording the practices of an American model of research and care for IDUs: the UFO (You Find Out) Study. Issues such as participants’ access and adherence, financing sustainability and outcome evaluation are considered. The study involved documental research, systematic observation and interviews with key informants. We highlight some of the UFO features that could contribute to the formulation of harm reduction policies in Brazil. The UFO appears to be a successful example of harm reduction initiatives associated with research, in response to injecting drug users. The project has successfully accessing that population, providing health services and reducing risks associated with drug use.

Keywords:

Harm Reduction Drug Use Health Policies Prevention

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Inglez, A., Ribeiro, J.M., Bastos, F.I., Page, K.. Harm Reduction Policies in Brasil: Contributions of a North American Program. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2013/Apr). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/harm-reduction-policies-in-brasil-contributions-of-a-north-american-program/12516



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