| Title | Comparison of injecting drug users who obtain syringes from pharmacies and syringe exchange programs in Tallinn, Estonia. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Vorobjov, Sigrid, Anneli Uusküla, Katri Abel-Ollo, Ave Talu, Kristi Rüütel, and Don C. Des Jarlais |
| Journal | Harm reduction journal |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pagination | 3 |
| Date Published | 2009 |
| ISSN | 1477-7517 |
| Abstract | Both syringe exchange programs (SEPs) and pharmacy sales of syringes are available in Estonia, though the current high incidence and high prevalence of HIV among injection drug users (IDUs) in Tallinn, Estonia requires large-scale implementation of additional harm reduction programs as a matter of great urgency. The aims of this report were to compare risk behavior and HIV infection and to assess the prevention needs among IDUs who primarily use pharmacies as their source of sterile syringes with IDUs who primarily use SEPs in Tallinn. |
| Alternate Journal | Harm Reduct J |
