HIV Prevention Intervention for Substance Users:

A Review of the Literature

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About the Course

This article reviews various HIV prevention interventions aimed at substance users, highlighting the effectiveness of strategies such as harm reduction, behavioral interventions, and biomedical approaches. The review emphasizes the importance of tailored, multifaceted approaches that address both individual risk behaviors and broader social determinants. Key interventions discussed include needle exchange programs, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and counseling, all of which play a critical role in reducing HIV transmission among substance users. The study advocates for a combination of public health efforts and individualized support to effectively tackle HIV in this vulnerable population.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, HIV Prevention Intervention for Substance Users: A Review of the Literature created by Dr. Adel Elkbuli et al in 2019.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 2019

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Dr. Adel Elkbuli
Dr. Adel Elkbuli is a researcher in the Department of Public Health. He specializes in public health strategies for high-risk populations, including substance users. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Valerie Polcz
Dr. Valerie Polcz is a researcher in the Department of Public Health, focusing on substance use and HIV prevention. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Course Creator

Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591

Allison Brown holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a Psychology focus and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works at a Long-Term Insurance company bringing clinical experience to claim processes. Additionally, she developed and continues to lead the Continuing Education Program for Social Workers and Nurses and often leads complex process improvement projects Prior to this, her primary focus was in mental health and worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings providing support to adults with mental illness.

Target Audience

Counselors, doctors, marriage and family therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the different HIV prevention strategies for substance users, including harm reduction, behavioral, and biomedical interventions.
  2. 2 Identify the challenges in implementing HIV prevention programs for substance-using populations.
  3. 3 Summarize the need for tailored, comprehensive interventions that address both individual behaviors and broader social determinants in reducing HIV transmission.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591 – No relevant financial relationships.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1 CE Hour
Reading Online
Course 103638

Related Topics

Harm Reduction HIV

Availability

This course is available until Dec 22nd, 2034.

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