Coordination, cooperation, and creativity within harm reduction networks in Iran: COVID-19 prevention and control among people who use drugs.
Int J Drug Policy
; 93: 102908, 2021 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1343193
ABSTRACT
An unprecedented public health crisis confronts the world. Iran is among the hardest-hit countries, where effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are stretched across society and felt by the most marginalised people. Among people who use drugs, a comprehensive response to the crisis calls for broad collaboration, coordination, and creativity involving multiple government and non-government organisations. This commentary provides early insights into an unfolding experience, demonstrating the operational and policy impact of an initiative, bringing together a diverse array of harm reduction stakeholders to address the pandemic. In the context of lived experiences of social and economic marginalization, this initiative intends to lead efforts in developing an equitable response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pharmaceutical Preparations
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Drug Policy
Journal subject:
Public Health
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Substance-Related Disorders
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.drugpo.2020.102908
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