Antiretroviral medication diversion among HIV-positive substance abusers in South Florida.
Am J Public Health
; 103(6): 1026-8, 2013 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23597362
ABSTRACT
The high cost of life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for HIV represents an expense that impedes accessibility and affordability by patients. This price structure also appears to motivate the diversion of ARVs and the targeting of HIV-positive patients by pill brokers in the illicit market. Our field research with indigent, HIV-positive substance abusers links ARV diversion to high levels of competing needs, including psychiatric disorders, HIV stigma, and homelessness. Interventions to reduce diversion must address the needs of highly vulnerable patients.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
HIV
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Soropositividade para HIV
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Comércio
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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Antirretrovirais
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Adesão à Medicação
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos