TUBIDU Report: Assessment on HIV and TB knowledge and the barriers related to access to care among vulnerable groups
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Anda Karnite, Anneli Uusküla, Atanas Luizov, Atanas Rusev, Ave Talu, Elina Upite, Fidelie Kalambayi, Katri Abel-Ollo, Kristi Rüütel, Laura Narkauskaite, Loreta Stoniene
The current report provides an overview of the cross-sectional study among IDUs conducted in Bulgaria, Romania and the Baltic countries. The study focused on identifying knowledge about TB and HIV as well as barriers to access to TB- and HIV-related health care services. The aim was to provide information for programmatic development and policy-making, in order to improve access to TB- and HIV-related health care services for IDUs and thereby contribute to TB prevention among this vulnerable population.