Needle and syringe exchange programmes and prevalence of <scp>HIV</scp> infection among intravenous drug users in <scp>C</scp>hina

Abstract

Participation in needle and syringe exchange programmes was associated with a substantially lower risk of HIV infection among intravenous drug users in China. Needle and syringe exchange programmes should be expanded to include those who are needle and syringe exchange programme non-attendees.