Abstract “Intervention support and treatment” programs are most likely to have been
designed for the substances consumed by men, and to cater for men's needs, with little …

In recent years, there has been a revival of the term “structural violence (SV)” which was
coined by Johan Galtung in the 1960s in the context of Peace Studies.“Structural violence” …

This article analyzes interviews with women who use drugs in Ukraine to understand the
care conundrum they face as members of a stigmatized group. In the interviews, the women …

This study used an intersectional approach to explore the association between enacted and
internalized drug use and HIV stigma on HIV care outcomes among HIV-positive women …

Abstract Background The Russian Federation's invasion in Ukraine has resulted social
hardship, millions of internally displaced persons, the destruction of medical infrastructure …

The collapse of the Soviet Union triggered an escalation of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in
many post-Soviet countries, including Ukraine. The main reasons for this situation include …

Background Women who inject drugs in Ukraine are disproportionately burdened by HIV. To
help address the needs of this population, a greater understanding of how interventions may …

Background Women who use drugs are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence
(GBV), with serious psychological, social, physical and inter-generational consequences …

Disclosing one's HIV status or drug use in healthcare settings has significant implications for
public and individual health. It is related to reduced occupational risk of infection for medical …

As the Ukrainian health care system undergoes reform, severe treatment gaps persist for
those in need of mental health treatment. This study expands the limited knowledge of …