IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 2567: Methadone Maintenance Treatment Reduces the Vulnerability of Drug Users on HIV/AIDS in Vietnamese Remote Settings: Assessing the Changes in HIV Knowledge, Perceived Risk, and Testing Uptake after a 12-Month Follow-Up
This study found a limited improvement in HIV knowledge and testing uptake among MMT patients following a 12-month period. It also highlighted some shortcomings in the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of these patients, in particular, incorrect identification of HIV transmission routes, among patients both at program initiation and follow-up. The findings lent support to the argument for enhancing education and counseling efforts at MMT clinics regarding HIV, as well as for improving access to preventive and health care services through the integration of MMT/HIV services.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tam Minh Thi Nguyen Bach Xuan Tran Mercerdes Fleming Manh Duc Pham Long Thanh Nguyen Huong Thi Le Anh Lan Thi Nguyen Huong Thi Le Thang Huu Nguyen Van Hai Hoang Xuan Thanh Thi Le Quan Hoang Vuong Manh Tung Ho Van Nhue Dam Thu Trang Vuong Ha Ngoc Do Vu Ngu Tags: Article Source Type: research