Conflict and HIV in Ukraine: The Effect of Displacement on HIV-related Sex and Substance Use Risk Behaviors Among Ukrainian Young Adults
Funded by: Center for Drug Use and HIV Research
Project dates: March 2016 - February 2017
Principal Investigator: Navario, PeterProject dates: March 2016 - February 2017
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This study documented substance use and sexual HIV risk behavior of displaced young adults from Kiev and Donestsk regions in pre-conflict, transitions and camp settings. It identified HIV risk factors encountered in each setting, such as trauma and sexual violence, access to health services including harm reduction and HIV prevention, HIV prevalence in home and host communities, and amount of time displaced.