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ArticleInternational journal of high risk behaviors & addiction2016

Persian At-Risk Women and Barriers to Receiving HIV Services in Drug Treatment: First Report From Iran.

Mercedeh Samiei, Afsaneh Moradi, Roya Noori, Sepideh Aryanfard, Hassan Rafiey, Hooman Naranjiha

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Article in International journal of high risk behaviors & addiction, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mercedeh SamieiDivision of Psychiatry, Razi Psychiatric Hospital, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Afsaneh MoradiDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, IR Iran.
Roya NooriSubstance Abuse and Dependence Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Sepideh AryanfardDepartment of Social Welfare, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Hassan RafieyDepartment of Social Welfare, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Hooman NaranjihaRazi Drug Treatment Centre, Tehran, IR Iran.
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences · IRAlzahra University · IRRazi Hospital · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAs the most populated Persian Gulf country, in Iran, engagement with drug injection and unsafe sex are the main routes of HIV transmission among some drug-dependent women.

objectivesThe current study explored the barriers that a group of drug-dependent women reported in accessing and adhering to HIV services in drug use treatment. PATIENTS AND

methodsQualitative interviews were conducted with 47 Persian women at five outpatient drug treatment centers between January and December 2011. Five focus group interviews were conducted with ten key informants (KI). The interviews made use of a semi-structured interview guide, which facilitated discussion regarding the barriers. The interview transcripts were analyzed thematically using Atlas-ti software.

resultsThe interview accounts highlighted a number of barriers, including stigmatization, a considerable lack of knowledge about free HIV centers in the community, previous traumatic events, misconceptions about the quality of HIV services, and a poor supportive referral system among drug treatment and HIV centers.

conclusionsThe findings highlight a need for removing stigma and providing high quality women-only HIV services. Increasing trust and knowledge of available HIV services are needed for this group of women. Increasing staff knowledge is a priority. An integrated supportive network among drug treatment and HIV centers is suggested in Iran.

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