[Cost-effectiveness of methadone maintenance centers to prevent HIV among intravenous drug users]

ABSTRACT

Objective [s] The rising of risky injections has caused HIV infections epidemics among Intravenous Drug Users [IDUs]. So, high costs of HIV/AIDS care and low financial resources necessitate economic evaluation to choose the best decision to control HIV/AIDS. This study was conducted to determine cost-effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment [MMT] centers to prevent HIV infections among IDUs