Profiles and health risks (STIs, HCV, HIV) of injecting drug users

Kpelly, Eli; Schauder, Silke; Bohm, Mawouena Komlan; Sounga, Dufeil; Moukouta, Charlemagne Simplice

doi:10.1016/j.respe.2022.08.007

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“…The number of PWDUD per 100,000 people aged 15 years and older in Tanga is reported to be 452, of which 47 are PWID [ 4 ]. Due to unsafe injecting practices and engaging in unprotected sex, these people are at a higher risk of getting and transmitting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), blood borne infections such as Hepatitis C and other sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania

Munishi,

Ndumwa,

Massawe

et al. 2023

PLOS Digit Health

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Evidence on the additional benefit in treatment and recovery process among PWDUD using digital health interventions is lacking. This study aimed to describe the acceptability of using a digital intervention to increase information access for PWDUD in Tanga region, Tanzania. This study was conducted among 465 participants in Tanga, a coastal region on the Northeast of Tanzania has the second highest number of PWDUD in Tanzania. This cross-sectional descriptive study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The majority of the PWDUD 67.6% do not own mobile phones. Out of the 156 participants with mobile phones, only 6.4% owned a smartphone. Most of the participants, 83.6%, reported living with someone who owns a mobile phone. Importantly, a significant number of participants, 98.5% from both areas showed readiness to use mobile phones to access information about the harmful use of substance and substance use disorder treatment options. Participants described how mobile phones can be useful to them in accessing information related to treatment and access to treatment options. The findings of this study helped to inform the target audience for the developed Huru App that should not be only PWDUD but the community at large.

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Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania

Munishi,

Ndumwa,

Massawe

et al. 2023

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“…The parenteral route is the highest risk in HCV transmission and could explain the relatively low prevalence of HCV. Kpelly et al, in Togo in 2022[29] and Tun et al, in Lagos (Nigeria) in 2010[25] corrobo-Wu et al, in Guangdong (China) reported that low monthly income was a risk factor for HCV infection. The factors associated with HCV were age, history of incarceration and tattooing among non-injecting drug users in Argentina[30].…”

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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C Virus Antibodies among Drug Users in Burkina Faso

Zida,

Cissé,

Ky-Zerbo

et al. 2024

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Introduction: The epidemiology of both hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among drug users (DUs) is little known in West Africa. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among drug users in Burkina Faso. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional biological and behavioral survey conducted between June and August 2022, among drug users in Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso, the two main cities of Burkina Faso. A respondent-driven sampling (RDS) was used to recruit drug users. Hepatitis B surface antigen was determined using lateral flow rapid test kits and antibodies to hepatitis C virus in serum determined using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Data were entered and analyzed using Stata 17 software. Weighted binary logistic regression was used to identify the associated factors of hepatitis B and C infections and a p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 323 drug users were recruited with 97.5% males. The mean age was 32.7 years old. The inhaled or smoked mode was the most used by drug users. The adjusted hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevalence among study participants were 11.1% and 2.3% respectively. The marital status (p = 0.001), and the nationality (p = 0.011) were significantly associated with hepatitis B infection. The type of drug used was not significantly associated with hepatitis B infection or hepatitis C infection. Conclusion: The prevalence of HBsAg and anti-HCV antibodies among DUs

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Profiles and health risks (STIs, HCV, HIV) of injecting drug users

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Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania

Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C Virus Antibodies among Drug Users in Burkina Faso

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