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TBCT Clinical Trial: Study 29: Evaluating Rifapentine Drug in Tuberculosis Treatment
As part of the TBCT Study 29, research is being conducted in a number of countries, including Vietnam, to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and safety of an experimental intensive phase (first 8 weeks of treatment) tuberculosis treatment regimen in which rifapentine is substituted for rifampin. In conjunction with Westat, ISMS researchers are contributing to Study 29 by monitoring the overall implementation process of study sites in Hanoi.
Qualitative rapid assessment on barriers to and facilitators of care and treatment services among MARPs in HCMC and Dien Bien
To gain insight into why some target groups do not use services and/or do not change their risky behaviors, Family Health International is collaborating with ISMS to conduct a rapid assessment. The assessment employs qualitative research methodology to assess the barriers and facilitators to accessing HIV prevention, testing and counseling services among MARPs and to changing HIV risk behaviors.
Needle & syringe gap assessment for PEPFAR programs
The purpose of the assessment was to examine the procurement, supply chain, and adequacy of supply of needles and syringes in order to identify gaps in resources currently available to inform PEPFAR programming.
Quantitative survey of injecting drug users for the R21 study on the feasibility of pharmacy-delivered HIV prevention services in Ha Giang, Vietnam
Year: 2011. Funded by: Abt Associates
Endline Evaluation of Save the Children’s Project NAM – HIV Prevention Project for Street Youth in Vietnam
The project aimed to improve the adoption of risk-avoidance and risk-reduction practices among young men and women aged 15 to 24 years in street-based settings. The goal was to prevent the spread of HIV infection to youth in Vietnam.

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TBCT Clinical Trial: Study 29: Evaluating Rifapentine Drug in Tuberculosis Treatment

Qualitative rapid assessment on barriers to and facilitators of care and treatment services among MARPs in HCMC and Dien Bien

Needle & syringe gap assessment for PEPFAR programs

Quantitative survey of injecting drug users for the R21 study on the feasibility of pharmacy-delivered HIV prevention services in Ha Giang, Vietnam

Endline Evaluation of Save the Children’s Project NAM – HIV Prevention Project for Street Youth in Vietnam