This article discusses qualitative research methods for the subject of addiction. The authors
produce a statement that would explain what qualitative research is, highlight its strengths …

Background Intervention impact on reductions in hepatitis C virus (HCV) incidence among
injecting drug users (IDUs) are modest. There is a need to explore how drug injectors' …

In an attempt to abolish prostitution, Sweden criminalised the purchase of sex in 1999, while
simultaneously decriminalising its sale. In so doing, it set itself apart from other European …

Objective. This study was conducted to assess the accuracy of self-reported hepatitis C virus
(HCV) antibody (anti-HCV) serostatus in injection drug users (IDUs), and examine whether …

Fully updated in this second edition, this book introduces students to basic principles in
social research. Taking a public health approach the book covers areas such as health …

Although sex work and younger age increase HIV vulnerability, empirical data regarding the
impacts of underage sex work are lacking. We explored associations between features of …

OBJECTIVES: This study examined risk factors for receptive syringe sharing (RSS) during
illicit drug injection by persons 15–30 years old in five US cities. METHODS: Participants …

In the West, most hepatitis C transmission occurs through the sharing of equipment used for
injecting drugs, and most sharing occurs between sexual partners. Despite this, little is …

Background Many developed countries are facing a major challenge to improve
identification of individuals acutely and chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) …

We found a high prevalence of HIV among injecting drug users (IDU) 54% in Tallinn and
90% in Kohtla Jarve, Estonia. Risk factors for HIV in Tallinn included use of the drug 'china …