Background Several reports have described a growing prevalence of illicit drug use in
Afghanistan, with recognition of a recent shift from traditional modes of consumption …

The number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in Afghanistan is increasing
mainly associated with injecting drug use (IDU). This study aimed to explore the risk and …

Unsheltered homelessness is an increasingly prevalent phenomenon in major cities that is
associated with adverse health and mortality outcomes. This creates a need for spatial …

The capture-recapture method is a common tool used in epidemiology to estimate the size of
“hidden” populations and correct the underascertainment of cases, based on incomplete …

Background Injection of opioids has contributed to growing HIV epidemics in Tajikistan and
Afghanistan. This qualitative study explored determinants of access to primary prevention …