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Monthly Archives: August 2009

The reach of a free hepatitis B vaccination programme: Results of a Dutch study among drug users

Conclusion: Our results suggest that marginalised DUs have been reached by the programme. Attention should be paid to those at risk of hepatitis B infection through sexual contacts, since they are less likely to be fully vaccinated. Most importantly, our results suggest that immediate vaccination on location after personal communication is one of the most effective ways to increase vaccination uptake

Factors Related to Loss of Child Custody in HIV+ Women in Drug Abuse Recovery.

Conclusions: The sample in the current study supports that HIV+ women in drug recovery are at high risk of loss of child custody. Non-adherence to available treatment seems to be associated with loss of child custody