Two methods to estimate the population size of people who inject drugs in the country of Georgia
Implications for the Eeca region
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14906210 |
|---|---|
| Authors | George Kamkamidze (0000-0003-0424-0688, corresponding author), Emeli J Anderson (0000-0001-5218-1390, Batumi Navigation Teaching University), Liana Shengelaia (Tbilisi State University), Lasha Gulbiani, Kanchelashvili Giorgi (0000-0002-7116-6142), Tinatin Abzianidze, Maia Butsashvili (0000-0002-6554-1567) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 147 |
| Pages | 105099 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105099 |
| PMID | 41343980 |
| OpenAlex | W4416965232 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
IDU remains a substantial challenge in Georgia, with an estimated 1.5 % of the population engaging in IDU. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and improved engagement of PWID in prevention, treatment, and care services across the country
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |