Marketing syringe/needle exchange programs.
In an effort to bring the AIDS epidemic under control among the highest risk population of injecting drug users, Syringe/Needle Exchange Programs are being considered, developed and implemented. This paper looks at some of the programs in the United States in various stages of development. Also discussed will be the medical, social and political issues surrounding Needle Exchange Programs.
Coleman
L J
LJ
Marketing Department, Salem State College, Salem, MA 01970, USA. linda.coleman@salem.mass.edu
Stenlund
K J
KJ
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D008404:Massachusetts; D018671:Needle-Exchange Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013594:Syringes; D014481:United States