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Author Strathdee, Steffanie A.; Vlahov, David url 
  Title The effectiveness of needle exchange programs : A review of the science and policy Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication AIDSScience Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue 6; 13.12.2001 Pages  
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  Call Number 50-03243 Serial 59825  
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Author Guydish, Joseph; Bucardo, Jesus; Young, Martin; Woods, William; Grinstead, Olga; Clark, Wayne   
  Title Evaluating needle exchange : are there negative effects? Type Journal Article
  Year 1993 Publication Aids Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 6 Pages 871-876  
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  Call Number 50-03238 Serial 59824  
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Author Giger, Max; Gmür, Robert   
  Title Medizinprodukteverordnung und Wartungsvorschriften : neue Milchkuh? Type Journal Article
  Year 1996 Publication Schweizerische Ärztezeitung Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 77 Issue 21; 22.05.1996 Pages 867  
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  Language German Summary Language Original Title  
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  ISSN 0036-7486 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number 50-03226 Serial 59822  
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Author Welton, Amy; Adelberger, Kurt; Patterson, Ken; Gilbert, David url 
  Title Optimal placement of syringe-exchange programs : abstract Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 81 Issue 2 Pages 1  
  Keywords harm reduction  
  Abstract Syringe-exchange programs (SEPs) will likely play a major role in slowing the spread of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among injecting drug users (IDUs), but the success of any single SEP will depend to a large extent on where it is located. We show how the optimal position for a new SEP can be chosen given accurate knowledge of where IDUs live and how far they are willing to travel to an SEP. This information is not normally available, and one of our major points is that SEPs will necessarily be placed in suboptimal locations and will serve fewer IDUs than they otherwise might until it becomes available. Our method for choosing the best SEP placement is illustrated with Manhattan as an idealized example.  
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  ISSN 1099-3460 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number 50-03236 Serial 59823  
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Author Stöver, Heino; Nelles, Joachim   
  Title Ten years of experience with needle and syringe exchange programmes in European prisons : review Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication International journal of drug policy Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 437-444  
  Keywords harm reduction  
  Abstract Results of needle and syringe exchange programmes (SEPs) in prisons based on 10 years experience in Switzerland, Germany, Spain and Moldova are presented. SEPs have been introduced in 46 European prisons, predominantly as pilot projects. Forty-three of these projects were still operating at the time of writing. In 11 prisons, SEPs were evaluated to assess feasibility and efficacy. Results did not support fears that commonly arise in the start-up of implementation of SEPs. Syringe distribution was not followed by an increase in drug use or injection drug use. Syringes were not misused, and disposal of used syringes was uncomplicated. Sharing of syringes among drug users reduced. Based on these experiences, it can be concluded that in these settings harm reduction measures, including syringe exchange, were not only feasible but efficient. Despite these positive results, syringe exchange in prison is far from general acceptance. However, a governmental decree released in Spain in 2001 that all prisons in the country are required to provide drug users with sterile injection equipment may lead to a breakthrough of this harm reduction measure in the future. The discrepancy concerning the success of SEPs in prisons on the one hand and its low acceptance on the other hand is striking. Suggestions for the installation of SEPs in prison are given to assist a more objective discussion.  
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  ISSN 0955-3959 (Print); 1873-4758 (Electronic) ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number 50-03221 Serial 59821  
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Author Winkler, Karl-Rudolf; Kreuzer, Arthur   
  Title Zur Beschlagnahme des Spritzenautomaten in Dortmund + Aidsprophylaxe, Spritzenautomaten und Strafjustiz Type Journal Article
  Year 1990 Publication Suchtgefahren Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue 3; 06/1990 Pages 209-219  
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  ISSN 0491-421x ISBN Medium  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number 50-03211 Serial 59819  
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Author Dobler-Mikola, Anja; Schaaf, Susanne   
  Title Spritzenautomaten in der Schweiz : erste Erfahrungen Type Journal Article
  Year 1996 Publication Bulletin Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 27; 15.07.1996 Pages 3-4  
  Keywords harm reduction; needle distribution and exchange; Switzerland  
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  Language German Summary Language Original Title  
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  ISSN 1662-7350 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number 50-03194 Serial 59817  
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Author Stark, Klaus; Leicht, Astrid; Müller, Reinhold url 
  Title Characteristics of users of syringe vending machines in Berlin Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Sozial- und Präventivmedizin = Social and preventive medicine Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 39 Issue 4; 07/1994 Pages 209-216  
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  Abstract Vending machines providing sterile injection equipment are part of the AIDS prevention measures for injecting drug users (IDU) in Berlin. A study was carried out to assess characteristics (history of iv drug use, frequency of use of the machines, contact with counselling units for IDU, attitudes towards the machines, HIV serostatus) in users of syringe vending machines. Of the 313 individuals surveyed 77% reported using the vending machines regularly (more than four times a week). Compared to other studies of IDU in Berlin (e.g. at syringe exchange programmes) the users of the vending machines hat a significantly shorter history of iv drug use. Overall, 72% of the IDU had had contacts at some time with specialised agencies for counselling on drug abuse and AIDS; however, only 33% had such contacts currently. Sixty-five percent of the IDU commented critically on the machines or made suggestions for improvement; 18% had experienced that the machines did not always work well, 14% called for more machines. HIV seroprevalence based on selfreported test results (N=252) was 20%. In multivariate statistical analysis positive HIV serostatus was associated with site of interview, longer history of intravenous drug use, and current contact with counselling agencies. Despite the ready availability of syringes and needles, 25% of the participants reported borrowing injection equipment from other IDU in the previous six months. This proportion was significantly higher in IDU younger than 25 years (39%). In addition to syringe exchange programmes and pharmacies, the syringe vending machines appear to be an important source of sterile injection equipment for IDU in Berlin particularly for those without current contacts to specialised counselling units. Automaten zur Abgabe steriler injektionsbestecke sind in Berlin Teil der AIDS-Präventionsmassnahmen für iv Drogenkonsumenten (IVD). Eine Studie wurde durchgeführt, um Informationen zu bestimmten Charakteristika (Inanspruchnahme der Automaten, Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen für IVD, Kritik/Verbesserungsvorschläge zu den Automaten, HIV-Serostatus) bei den Benutzern der Automaten zu gewinnen Siebenundsiebzig Prozent der 313 Untersuchten benutzten die Automaten regelmässig (mehr als viermal wöchentlich). Im Vergleich zu einer Studie bei IVD in Spritzentauschprogrammen war die Dauer des iv Drogenkonsums bei den Benutzern der Spritzenautomaten signifikant kürzer. Zwar hatten 72% schon einmal Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen für IVD gehabt, zur Zeit der Untersuchung bestanden solche Kontakte jedoch nur bei 33% Von allen Untersuchten äusserten 65% Kritik oder Verbesserungsvorschläge zu den Automaten bei 18% hatten diese nicht immer funktioniert 14% forderten mehr Automaten. Die HIV-infektionsraten bei denjenigen mit bekanntem Testergebnis (N=252) lag bei 20%. In der multivariaten statistischen Analyse waren, Untersuchungsort, längere Dauer des iv Konsums und aktueller Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen signifikant mit einem positiven HIV-Serostatus assoziiert. Trotz der guten Verfügbarkeit von sterilen injektionsbestecken gaben 25% der Befragten an, in den letzten 6 Monaten gebrauchte Spritzbestecke von anderen IVD benutzt zu haben. Dieser Anteil war bei jüngeren IVD (<25 Jahren) mit 39% signifikant erhöht. Die Spritzenautomaten stellen eine wichtige Ergänzung zur Abgabe von sterilen Spritzen und Kanülen in Spritzentauschprogrammen und Apotheken dar, insbesondere für IVD ohne Kontakt zu spezialisierten Beratungseinrichtungen. La mise en place de distributeurs automatiques de seringues stériles pour les toxicomanes fait partie des mesures préventives contre le SIDA à Berlin. Une étude a été réalisée pour déterminer les caractéristiques des usagers de distributeurs automatiques (utilisation des distributeurs, contacts avec les services d’aide aux toxicomanes, avis à propos des distributeurs, status sérologique VIH). Parmi les 313 personnes participant à l’étude, 77% ont déclaré utiliser les distributeurs régulièrement (plus de 4 fois par semaine). 72% des participants avaient en des contacts avec des services specialisés d’aide aux toxicomanes mais seulement 33% utilisaient ces services au moment de l’etude. 65% de personnes examinées ont éxprimé leurs critiques ou suggestions pour l’amélioration des distributeurs: 18% ont signalé que les distributeurs ne fonctionnaient pas toujours, 14% demandaient l’installation d’un plus grand nombre de ceux-ci. La prévalence de l’infection à VIH rapportées par les toxicomanes était de 20% (N=252) Une analyse statistique multivariée montre que la séropositivité au VIH est associée avec de lieu de l’examen, la durée de la consommation de drogue par injection et le contact avec des services d’aide. Malgré la disponibilité de seringues stériles; 25% des personnes ont indiqué avoir utilisé du matériel d’injection usagé au cours des 6 derniers mois. Cette proportion était significativement plus élevée parmi les toxicomanes de moins de 25 ans (39%). Les distributeurs automatiques semblent constituer un complément important au programme d’échange de seringues stériles en particulier pour les toxicomanes qui n’ont pas de contact avec les services d’aide aux toxicomanes.  
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  Call Number 50-03208 Serial 59818  
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Author Stadt   
  Title Arbeitssicherheit – Nadelstichverletzungen : 4 Merkblätter der FES Type Journal Article
  Year 1991 Publication Die Stadt – les villes Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 34-35  
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  Language German Summary Language Original Title  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number 50-03156 Serial 59814  
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Author McConnell, Harvey   
  Title Needle sticks a low risk, Italian scientist suggests Type Journal Article
  Year 1991 Publication The Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume August/September Issue Pages 5  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number 50-03162 Serial 59815  
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