Title: A Review of Harm Reduction Approaches in Ireland and Evidence from the International Literature (2004)
Abstract: A comprehensive literature review and an exploratory empirical study was undertaken to obtain information from service providers. A definition of harm reduction was used as follows: “Harm reduction means to prevent or reduce negative health consequences associated with certain perceived harmful behaviours. In relation to drug misuse, harm reduction interventions aim to prevent transmission of HIV and other infections (Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) that occur through sharing of nonsterile drug-taking equipment (such as syringes, spoons, pipes and filters)”.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Language: en
Type: review
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