title: [The course of the realization of the Harm Reduction program in the city of Nikolayev].
abstract: The growth of drug addiction has been noted in Nikolaev. This growth has not been stopped by methods based on the use of force. The results of work in accordance with the program "Harm Reduction" are presented. The program functions on the basis of the Charity Fund "Blahodiinist" and is intended for the prevention of the spread of HIV infection in groups of risk among injecting drug users and in other groups. The realization of the program includes provision of information material, reduction of harm in connection with the use of drugs by injection and the risk of getting HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. The analysis of the results has shown the effectiveness of the program (the frequency of using condoms has increased, the number of sex partners and the number of casual liaisons have dropped, the custom of using sterile syringes has been formed). Considering that during epidemics the coverage of not less than 70% of the representative of risk groups is necessary, the program should be realized on a greater scale to increase its effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: Charity Fund Blahodinist, Nikolaev, Ukraine.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gagarkin
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vanenkova
mesh_terms: D002608:Charities; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D015497:HIV-1; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D016730:Program Development; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014455:Ukraine; D014480:United Nations; D014505:Urban Population