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The COVID-19 epidemic is currently a global threat, with its rapid spread and potential for significant health risks. Most patients with COVID are asymptomatic or mild (about 80%) and resolve spontaneously within a few weeks without requiring hospitalization or any specific treatment. Therefore, the

Facing the complicated situation of COVID-19 which makes us realize that our health is extremely important, whether it is our physical health or mental health. With the purpose of counseling and supporting health issues due to COVID-19, a group of experts from Hanoi Medical University, University o

In the complicated and unpredictable context of the COVID-19 epidemic, substance users are facing a lot of problems, not only physically, but also mentally and especially difficulty accessing medical services. These factors easily trigger the relapse or overdose of drugs, leading to severe consequen

In the afternoon of July 22, 2021, the Center for Training and Research on Substance Abuse – HIV (CREATA-H), Hanoi Medical University successfully organized an online session on “Mental health of health staffs in the Covid-19 pandemic” within the framework of the Vietnam ITTC proje

Introduction Pendahuluan Despite well-documented benefits of opioid agonist treatment (OAT), there are still many barriers that diminish its potential benefits. Coverage with OAT and needle and syringe programs (NSP) remains poor at the global level, especially in the regions with the largest popula

INTRODUCTION PENDAHULUAN   Timely engagement in HIV and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is imperative for PWID to improve health outcomes and prevent ongoing transmission. Novel approaches are needed to design and implement flexible interventions that can be sustainable and tailored to indi

Introduction Pendahuluan   Given the ethical complexity of mitigating stigma and legal risks and providing effective harm reduction services, PWID have been largely excluded from HIV prevention trials]. Although HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 052 demonstrated the benefit of early antiretr

This manuscript describes a pilot study of the mental health training manual used by the South Africa HIV ATTC. Results indicated that community health workers demonstrated significantly improved knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and tolerance to rehabilitation of the mentally ill in the community.

Introduction Pendahuluan High-risk sharing practices among people who inject drugs (PWID) are associated with high rates of HIV transmission in several parts of the world. PWID in these regions also face significant barriers to HIV testing and engagement in care, highlighting the need to develop and

La Comisión Nacional para el Desarrollo y Vida sin Drogas (DEVIDA)- Dirección de Promoción y Monitoreo, Sub Dirección de Monitoreo

Introduction Pendahuluan Substance use is likely a major factor in poor HIV clinical outcomes. To improve their health, persons with HIV infection and substance use may require treatment for substance use disorders in concert with HIV treatment. This study wanted to explore the effect of patient nav