Retention in Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs in Ukraine– Identifying Factors Contributing to a Continuing HIVEpidemic

摘要

BackgroundOpioid agonist treatments (OAT) are widely-used, evidence-based strategies for treating opioid dependence and reducing HIV transmission. The positive benefits of OAT are strongly correlated with time spent in treatment, making retention a key indicator for program quality. This study assessed patient retention and associated factors in Ukraine, where OAT was first introduced in 2004.