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Table 6 suggested interventions according to the YPUD profile

From: Exposure to HIV risks among young people who use drugs (YPUD) in three cities in Vietnam: time to develop targeted interventions

 Profile 1, high multiple risksProfile 2, high sexual risksProfile 3, moderate risksProfile 4, low risks
N (%)130 (22%)208 (36%)72 (12%)174 (30%)
Suggested interventionsPeer and CBO evaluation of YPUD needs according to sex, age, city, key group
Develop training and empowerment for peer and CBO
Information-education-communication
Comprehensive approach including:
Harm reduction
Social/administrative support
Quick access to and retention on methadone
Access and adhere to HIV treatment
Psychosocial interventions for meth users
Mental health interventions
Family intervention
Repeated HIV/HCV screening for YPUD and regular partners
Harm reduction targeting sexual risk behaviors including PrEP
Psychosocial interventions for meth/alcohol users
Mental health interventions
Family intervention
Repeated HIV/HCV screening
Information on HIV/HCV transmission and harm reduction
Control/reduce frequency of meth use
Prevent mental health complications of meth/cannabis use
Lowering meth/cannabis use, delay initiation for new drugs
Information on HIV/HCV transmission and harm reduction
No other specific HIV prevention measures