Exploring multi-level barriers and human-centered solutions to expand methadone for HIV prevention among people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan

Anna A. Ilyasova; Frederick L. Altice; Dinara Madybaeva; Ainura Kurmanalieva; Natalya Shumskaya; Daniel J. Bromberg; Jin Hee Kim; Ruslan Tokubayev; Aizada Usenakunova

doi:10.1016/j.josat.2026.209908

January 30, 2026Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment

Exploring multi-level barriers and human-centered solutions to expand methadone for HIV prevention among people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan

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HIV prevention strategies may enhance by addressing barriers faced by drug users in Kyrgyzstan, promoting methadone access.
Key barriers include stigma and lack of resources, impacting methadone treatment effectiveness for HIV prevention.
Observational analysis across multiple levels unveils human-centered solutions to improve methadone utilization among injecting drug users.
Findings highlight the need for tailored interventions, as existing solutions may not fully address the unique challenges of this community.

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Exploratory analysis identifies barriers and proposes human-centered solutions for HIV prevention in Kyrgyzstan's injecting drug user population, suggesting new intervention strategies.

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