Opioid use, treatment and harm reduction services: the first report from the Persian Gulf region

Alammehrjerdi, Zahra; Noori, Roya; Dolan, Kate

doi:10.3109/14659891.2014.966344

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“…More than 90% of illicit drug users are men who are mainly married and have less than 12 years of education (Mokri, 2002, Alam mehrjerdi et al, 2014a. Table 1).…”

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Methamphetamine use and treatment in Iran: A systematic review from the most populated Persian Gulf country

Alammehrjerdi

Mokri

Dolan

2015

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

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“…More than 90% of illicit drug users are men who are mainly married and have less than 12 years of education (Mokri, 2002, Alam mehrjerdi et al, 2014a. Table 1).…”

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Methamphetamine use and treatment in Iran: A systematic review from the most populated Persian Gulf country

Alammehrjerdi

Mokri

Dolan

2015

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

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“…Fifty-eight percent of the respondents had good HIV knowledge while, 63.6% reported negative attitudes toward HIV-infected patients (16). Furthermore, People Living with HIV (PLHIV) encounter problems in finding employment because of stigma (17). Therefore, the government of Kuwait has provided HIV education for the private sector and people in public places (11).…”

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“…Therefore, the government of Kuwait has provided HIV education for the private sector and people in public places (11). However, no study of HIV knowledge and education was found in Qatar (17, 18). …”

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HIV Responses in Arab States on the Southern Persian Gulf Border: The First Review

Moradi

Alammehrjerdi

Daneshmand

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Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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ContextThere is no review of HIV responses in Arab states on the southern Persian Gulf border. This narrative review aimed to describe and synthesize HIV responses in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Evidence AcquisitionA review of scientific databases and grey literature was conducted based on an international guide. Overall, 16 original studies and reports were found.ResultsThe review indicates that HIV has been found present in each Arab state based on sporadic case finding. The prevalence of HIV is the result of heterosexual relationship and/or drug injection. Mandatory testing of the nationals and expatriate workers is the main route of HIV detection. In general, HIV knowledge and education are poor. Only Bahrain has some non-governmental organizations that provide HIV education. Lack of identifying key populations and high risk behaviors has been reported in all of the states. HIV responses are mainly for Arab and Arabic-speaking nationals. Effective strategic plans for HIV have not been developed in all of the states. The provision of antiretroviral therapy for the nationals is the main HIV response. Only Qatar has paid for the treatment of Qatari and non-Qatari HIV-infected patients. As a HIV response, drug treatment is based on short-term inpatient rehabilitation. Only Qatar has voluntary HIV counseling and testing. Lack of needle and syringe programs has been reported for people who inject drugs with HIV problem in all of the states.ConclusionsTo conclude, HIV problem needs a comprehensive policy response in each state. Providing effective strategic plans for HIV and sero-surveillance data systems is required. Empowering human resources and infrastructural development are suggested.

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“…Therefore, methadone substitution treatment has been provided by public and private health sectors on a large scale (2). The other treatment is therapeutic community program (TCP) which is provided by the Rebirth Society (3).…”

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“…The other treatment is therapeutic community program (TCP) which is provided by the Rebirth Society (3). Rebirth Society is the largest non-governmental organization in Iran and Western Asia which provides standard drug treatment and harm reduction programmes for illicit drug users (2). TCP in Iran applies an internationally-approved selfhelp approach.…”

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Therapeutic Community Program for Opioid-Dependent Treatment Seekers

Alammehrjerdi

Massah

Farhoudian

et al. 2017

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: Therapeutic community program (TCP) is available for opioid users in Iran (Persia), the most populous Persian Gulf country. TCP can reduce opioid use and some associated harms. However, there are few studies about TCP in Iran. Objectives: The current qualitative study aimed to explore the self-perceived positive and negative aspects of TCP among a group of Persian opioid users in Tehran. Methods: The study was conducted at a large men-only TC center between December 2010 and July 2011. Overall, 50 opioid users were interviewed in eight roundtable meetings. Nine key informants were individually interviewed. NVivo 10 was used to thematically analyze the data. Results: The mean age of the participants was 38 (SD = 9) years. Participants were dependent on opioids. The thematic data analyses indicated that peer support, group meetings, and the lack of medications were the most frequently self-perceived positive aspects of TCP. Untreated withdrawal symptoms, long duration of residence, anxiety, and depression were the most frequently reported negative aspects of TCP. Conclusions:The identified positive treatment aspects should be considered to improve the TCP quality. The identified negative treatment aspects should be managed in the provision of TCP.

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Opioid use, treatment and harm reduction services: the first report from the Persian Gulf region

Cited by 21 publications

References 14 publications

Methamphetamine use and treatment in Iran: A systematic review from the most populated Persian Gulf country

Methamphetamine use and treatment in Iran: A systematic review from the most populated Persian Gulf country

HIV Responses in Arab States on the Southern Persian Gulf Border: The First Review

Therapeutic Community Program for Opioid-Dependent Treatment Seekers

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