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pro vyhledávání: '"Zhang Ruth"'
Autor:
Sangsari Sassan, Milloy M-J, Ibrahim Amir, Kerr Thomas, Zhang Ruth, Montaner Julio, Wood Evan
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 22 (2012)
Abstract Background Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), suboptimal treatment outcomes have been observed among HIV-seropositive illicit drug users. As there is an urgent need to improve responses to antiretroviral therapy among
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/546ead6a721d48b4bda9c716730aa3f9
Publikováno v:
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, Vol 6, Iss 1, p 34 (2011)
Abstract Background Crack pipe sharing can increase health risks among people who use drugs, yet the reasons for sharing these pipes have not been well described. Therefore, we sought to identify the prevalence and correlates of crack pipe sharing am
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/fb9bde1107914b26b9a5d97cc5336ab3
Autor:
Zhang Ruth, Suwannawong Paisan, Fairbairn Nadia, Hayashi Kanna, Kaplan Karyn, Csete Joanne, Wood Evan, Kerr Thomas
Publikováno v:
BMC International Health and Human Rights, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 12 (2011)
Abstract Background Despite Thailand's official reclassification of drug users as "patients" deserving care and not "criminals," the Thai government has continued to rely heavily on punitive responses to drug use such as "boot camp"-style compulsory
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8798f8d30f444be0879c95ade6bc880f
Publikováno v:
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 61 (2011)
Abstract Background The objective of this study was to describe levels of pregnancy and contraceptive usage among a cohort of street-based female sex workers (FSWs) in Vancouver. Methods The study sample was obtained from a community-based prospectiv
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/206c1073afa2408e99f40852a5ba3165
Autor:
Hogg Robert S, Guillemi Silvia, Zhang Ruth, Kerr Thomas, Milloy M-J, Tapp Christine, Montaner Julio, Wood Evan
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 86 (2011)
Abstract Background Barriers to HIV treatment among injection drug users (IDU) are a major public health concern. However, there remain few long-term studies investigating key demographic and behavioral factors - and gender differences in particular
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8ad2062a85aa47a28b9ff802789d343e
Autor:
Zhang Ruth, Wood Evan, Lloyd-Smith Elisa, Tyndall Mark W, Sheps Sam, Montaner Julio SG, Kerr Thomas
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 10, Iss 1, p 327 (2010)
Astract Background Cutaneous injection-related infections (CIRI) are a primary reason individuals who inject drugs (IDU) are hospitalized. The objective of this study was to investigate determinants of hospitalization for a CIRI or related infectious
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a523e4e3e13f457dbd0a76ada5379fe4
Publikováno v:
Harm Reduction Journal, Vol 7, Iss 1, p 5 (2010)
Abstract We sought to explore the effect of crystal methamphetamine use on the risk of experiencing malnutrition among street-involved youth in Vancouver, Canada. Risk of malnutrition was defined as being hungry but not having enough money to buy foo
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/84c53947d40d484cba2fb54e9aa9a23d
Autor:
Tyndall Mark W, Zhang Ruth, Li Kathy, Kerr Thomas, Kim Christina, Montaner Julio SG, Wood Evan
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 9, Iss 1, p 270 (2009)
Abstract Background There has emerged growing recognition of the link between housing and health. Since Vancouver, Canada has had increasing concerns with homelessness brought about by urban renewal in the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, we
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f4250989456740588d894d0081314566
Autor:
Shannon Kate, Miller Cari, Marshall Brandon DL, Kerr Thomas, Zhang Ruth, Montaner Julio SG, Wood Evan
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 9, Iss 1, p 171 (2009)
Abstract Background Street-involved youth contend with an array of health and social challenges, including elevated rates of blood-borne infections and mortality. In addition, there has been growing concern regarding high-risk drug use among street-i
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/82e747a09efd42dd9ac52c310d017c24
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 8, Iss 1, p 405 (2008)
Abstract Background Cutaneous injection-related infections (CIRI), such as abscesses and cellulitis, are common and preventable among injection drug users (IDU). However, risk factors for CIRI have not been well described in the literature. We sought
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/fe0b46d977cd4588bc4069fd64f5590b