Acceptability, Feasibility, and Pilot Results of the Tele-Harm Reduction Intervention for Rapid Initiation of Antiretrovirals among People Who Inject Drugs

Original research
by
Tookes, Hansel E. et al

Release Date

2021

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Tele-Harm Reduction (THR) is a telehealth-enhanced, harm reduction intervention, delivered within a trusted SSP venue. It aims to facilitate initiation of care and achieve rapid HIV viral suppression among PWID living with HIV.

Findings/Key points

Rooted in harm reduction, the THR intervention shows promise in being an acceptable and feasible intervention that may facilitate engagement in HIV care and viral suppression among PWID.

Design/methods

Mixed methods - interviews, focus groups

Keywords

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Digital health