Behavioural Risk for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Infections among a Population of Drug Users and Injectors across Four Regions in Ghana.

Chris B GuureSharren Margaret Obiri-Yeboah LaryeaSamuel DeryCarlota Baptista da SilvaComfort Asamoah-AduStephen Ayisi-AddoMaria-Goretti LogloAdamu MohammedKwasi Torpey

Published in: Interdisciplinary perspectives on infectious diseases (2022)

Most of the injectors and users started drugs at an early age. Drug users and injectors are at higher risk of these infections because of associated risky sexual behaviors and risky injection practices. Harm reduction programs to help addicts who are willing to quit the practice are recommended.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv positive
hepatitis c virus
public health
smoking cessation
hiv aids
hiv testing
adverse drug
emergency department
ultrasound guided
men who have sex with men
alcohol consumption