Global coverage of interventions for reduction of injecting drug use-related harm, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis in prisons and other carceral settings: A systematic review

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To assess the global coverage of interventions aimed at reducing harm associated with injecting drug use in prisons and carceral settings.
Conducted a systematic review of existing interventions.
Evaluated coverage of harm reduction strategies in various carceral settings globally.
Analyzed the impact of these interventions on health outcomes related to HIV, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
Identified significant gaps in the implementation of harm reduction strategies.
Found that effective interventions could reduce drug-related harm, HIV, and related diseases.
Highlighted a need for improved coverage and accessibility of these interventions in prisons.

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Systematic review shows interventions reduce harm related to injecting drugs in prisons, highlighting the need for broader implementation.

Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.

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