2016
Change in attitudes and knowledge of problem drug use and harm reduction among a community cohort in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Todd C, Stanekzai M, Nasir A, Fiekert K, Orr M, Strathdee S, Vlahov D. Change in attitudes and knowledge of problem drug use and harm reduction among a community cohort in Kabul, Afghanistan. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2016, 22: 183-92. PMID: 27334075, DOI: 10.26719/2016.22.3.183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersHarm reductionProvision of condomsPre-post evaluationCommunity cohortDrug treatmentProblem drug useSyringe distributionFurther community educationDrug useInterview questionnaireConvenience sampleMedical professionalsAgreement levelCommunity educationCommunity representativesDrug policyCommunity supportPeriod of expansionAfghanistanProfessionalsCohortCondomsKabul
2002
Development of a “Survival” Guide for Substance Users in Harlem, New York City
Factor S, Galea S, de Duenas Geli L, Saynisch M, Blumenthal S, Canales E, Poulson M, Foley M, Vlahov D. Development of a “Survival” Guide for Substance Users in Harlem, New York City. Health Education & Behavior 2002, 29: 312-325. PMID: 12038741, DOI: 10.1177/109019810202900304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity advisory boardSubstance usersCommunity service providersUrban Research CenterHealth workersWellness GuideReference listsFocus group participantsCommunity servicesFormer usersHealth informationGroup participantsSurvivalFocus groupsInformational supportNew York CityHealthAdvisory BoardProvidersYork City