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Health Outcomes for Clients of Needle and Syringe Programs in
                Prisons

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High levels of drug dependence have been observed in the
                prison population globally, and the sharing of injecting drug
                equipment in prisons has contributed to higher prevalence of
                bloodborne diseases in prisoners than in the general population.
                Few prison needle and syringe programs (PNSPs) exist. We
                conducted a systematic review to assess evidence regarding
                health outcomes of PNSPs. We searched peer-reviewed databases
                for data relating to needle and syringe programs in prisons. The
                search methodology was conducted in accordance with accepted
                guidelines. Five studies met review inclusion criteria, and all
                presented evidence associating PNSPs with one or more health
                benefits, but the strength of the evidence was low. The outcomes
                for which the studies collectively demonstrated the strongest
                evidence were prevention of human immunodeficiency virus and
                viral hepatitis. Few negative consequences from PNSPs were
                observed, consistent with previous evidence assessments. More
                research is needed on PNSP effectiveness, and innovative study
                designs are needed to overcome methodological limitations of
                previous research. Until stronger evidence becomes available,
                policymakers are urged to recognize that not implementing PNSPs
                has the potential to cause considerable harm, in light of what
                is currently known about the risks and benefits of needle and
                syringe programs and PNSPs and about the high prevalence of
                human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis in prisons.

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Articles publicats en revistes (ISGlobal)

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Health Outcomes for Clients of Needle and Syringe Programs in
                Prisons