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Publikováno v:
Harm Reduction Journal, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2023)
Abstract Background Syringe vending machines (SVM) can improve access to sterile injecting equipment, but they have not been widely implemented or evaluated. We evaluate the cost of SVM installed between July 2019–December 2020 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f64dca9461ba40efb5af1f4862eb72f4
Autor:
David Otiashvili, Tamar Mgebrishvili, Ada Beselia, Irina Vardanashvili, Kostyantyn Dumchev, Tetiana Kiriazova, Irma Kirtadze
Publikováno v:
Harm Reduction Journal, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2022)
Abstract Background This study examines the effects of COVID-19 related restrictions on the supply of illicit drugs, drug-use behaviour among people who use drugs (PWUD) regularly (at least weekly), and drug-related service provision in Tbilisi, Geor
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/841ee790576d408db2014cc882f88d40
Publikováno v:
Harm Reduction Journal, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
Abstract Background Georgia has a significant risk of ongoing HIV and HCV outbreak. Within this context, harm reduction aims to reduce risk associated with drug use through community activities, such as peer recruitment and involvement. The aim of th
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c2c4baf0d28c4e0cacc56a74b53412b2
Publikováno v:
Harm Reduction Journal, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2019)
Abstract Background The growing HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia has been driven by high rates of injection drug use. The Republic of Georgia has among the highest injection drug use rates globally, with a prevalence of 2.24%. The reac
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0d69f2881abd4b30b65e867352ec0a75
Autor:
Josephine G Walker, PhD, Tinatin Kuchuloria, MD, David Sergeenko, MD, Hannah Fraser, PhD, Aaron G Lim, DPhil, Shaun Shadaker, MPH, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Amiran Gamkrelidze, ProfPhD, Valeri Kvaratskhelia, MD, Lia Gvinjilia, MD, Malvina Aladashvili, MD, Alexander Asatiani, MD, Davit Baliashvili, MD, Maia Butsashvili, ProfPhD, Ivdity Chikovani, MD, Irma Khonelidze, MD, Irma Kirtadze, PhD, Mark H Kuniholm, PhD, David Otiashvili, PhD, Lali Sharvadze, PhD, Ketevan Stvilia, MD, Tengiz Tsertsvadze, ProfPhD, Mamuka Zakalashvili, MD, Matthew Hickman, PhD, Natasha K Martin, DPhil, Juliette Morgan, MD, Muazzam Nasrullah, PhD, Francisco Averhoff, MD, Peter Vickerman, ProfDPhil
Publikováno v:
The Lancet Global Health, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp e244-e253 (2020)
Summary: Background: Georgia has a high prevalence of hepatitis C, with 5·4% of adults chronically infected. On April 28, 2015, Georgia launched a national programme to eliminate hepatitis C by 2020 (90% reduction in prevalence) through scaled-up tr
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/3bc3fb73a00649c1884f1f75f9adb138
Autor:
Martin Y. Iguchi, Irma Kirtadze, Tamar Mgebrishvili, Nikoloz Otiashvili, David Otiashvili, Mzia Tabatadze, Allison J. Ober, Ada Beselia
Publikováno v:
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. 82:752-757
Objective Syringe vending machines (SVMs) are intended to supplement the standard syringe exchange programs to access hard-to-reach groups and to cover unserved geographical areas. This report describes how we adapted SVMs to deliver interventions an
Externí odkaz:
https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::509ccade79697e495494beefa174e44d
https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2021.82.752
https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2021.82.752
Publikováno v:
Journal of Substance Use. 26:160-165
In July of 2018, the Constitutional Court of Georgia ruled that any punishment for cannabis use is unconstitutional. The study aimed to examine changes in the behavior of regular cannabis users fol...
Externí odkaz:
https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::f3db8f1e5c1cbfa8abf0abc9b91611af
https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2020.1798523
https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2020.1798523
Autor:
David Otiashvili, Irma Kirtadze, Tamar Mgebrishvili, Ada Beselia, Mzia Tabatadze, Irina Vardanashvili, Allison J. Ober
Publikováno v:
The International journal on drug policy. 103
Syringe vending machines (SVM) have proven to be an effective vehicle for providing an uninterrupted supply of sterile equipment to PWID, but they have not been implemented or disseminated broadly. The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate
Externí odkaz:
https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::afddb4613a4a33bc403ddae98ac9d237
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35299004
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35299004
Autor:
David, Otiashvili, Irma, Kirtadze, Tamar, Mgebrishvili, Ada, Beselia, Mzia, Tabatadze, Nikoloz, Otiashvili, Allison J, Ober, Martin Y, Iguchi
Publikováno v:
Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs. 82(6)
Syringe vending machines (SVMs) are intended to supplement the standard syringe exchange programs to access hard-to-reach groups and to cover unserved geographical areas. This report describes how we adapted SVMs to deliver interventions and collect
Externí odkaz:
https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=pmid________::6a0d61e1a174d09387bd50beb5e59565
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34762034
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34762034