Georgian Harm Reduction Network
Analysis of risky behavior, HIV and HCV related knowledge and testing practice among PWIDs partipating in Needle and Syringe Program in 10 cities of Georgia: Tbilisi, Rustavi, Gori, Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti, Samtredia, Poti, Telavi Study Report Georgian Harm Reduction Network Tbilisi 2017 Acknowledgements This project is a product of unremitting work, research and dedication. Nevertheless, it could not be implemented without financial support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Special attention is to be given to the Harm Reduction Service Centers participating in the study-active involvement and cooperation from the side of the heads of the Centers for Needle and Syringe Program: Psycho-Social Information and Consultation Center “New Way” (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Samtredia), the Union “New Vector” (Tbilisi), “Imedi” (Batumi), the Union “Step To The Future” (Gori, Telavi), the Association of National Development of Education, Social Rehabilitation and Historic Values Protection “Ordu” (Poti), and the Association of Young Psychologists and Doctors “Xenon” (Zugdidi). We express our gratitude to those beneficiaries who allowed time and gave their consent for participation in the study. Without trust and contribution of each respondent, beneficiary and the personnel of the Needle and Syringe Program it hardly seems credible to implement this study. 2 Table of Contents ABREVIATIONS 4 INTRODUCTION 5 HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMS INDUCED BY INJECTION DRUG USE 5 HARM REDUCTION SERVICES IN GEORGIA 6 STUDY PURPOSES 7 STUDY TASKS 7 METHODOLOGY 8 STUDY DESIGN 8 ETHICAL ISSUE OF THE STUDY ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. INSTRUMENT 9 SAMPLING 9 STUDY PARTICPANTS’ SCREENING AND INCLUSION CRITERIA 10 DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 10 STUDY LIMITATIONS 11 STUDY RESULTS 11 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA 11 INJECTION DRUG USE PRACTICE 18 RISK ASSESSMENT BATTERY 22 SERVICES ASSESSMENT ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
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