Date
12-2020
Document Type
Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Health, Human Services and Public Policy
Major
Collaborative Health and Human Services
First Advisor
Jim Raines
Abstract
Access Support Network (ASN) in Salinas, CA is the only community organization to provide services to those living with HIV/Hep C and to facilitate a syringe exchange program (SEP). As Monterey County has been affected by the opioid epidemic, the syringe exchange has become a vital harm reduction practice to limit the spread of HIV/Hep C. The project that was implemented was a webinar at the December Hep C Charrette to inform participants of ASN’s harm reduction practices, syringe exchange expansion, and how it will benefit the community. After the webinar, 44% of participants reported an increase in knowledge due to the presentation. It is recommended that the Access Support Network continue to conduct informational presentations to increase support from community stakeholders.
Recommended Citation
Campos, Tiara M., "Syringe Exchange Programs" (2020). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 939.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/939
