![]() For individual and focus group interviews a semi-structured questionnaire was utilised that addressed key issues. This study aimed to explore the emerging problem of drug-related HIV transmission and to stimulate the development of adequate health services for the drug users, by linking international expertise and local research.Ī Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) methodology was adopted for the study. While there is international evidence on and experience with adequate responses, limited responses addressing drug use and drug-use-related HIV and other health risks are witnessed in South Africa. Data on HIV risk among drug using populations clearly indicate high levels of HIV risk behaviour due to the sharing of injecting equipment and/or drug-related unprotected sex. Within a ten year period South Africa has developed a substantial illicit drug market.
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