Integrating Health and Prevention Services in Syringe Access Programs: A Strategy to Address Unmet Needs in a High-Risk Population

Abstract

Syringe access programs (SAPs) are critical harm reduction initiatives designed to prevent the transmission of bloodborne diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C, among individuals who inject drugs. However, many participants in these programs face unmet health and social needs beyond syringe access. Integrating comprehensive health and prevention services into SAPs presents a unique opportunity to address these gaps. This review examines the current state of SAPs, the benefits of integrating additional health services, challenges to implementation, and future directions for optimizing SAPs to serve high-risk populations more effectively.

Received Date: July 08, 2024                  Accepted Date: July 29, 2024            

Published Date: August 01, 2024

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/303

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14596631