This report outlines the findings of research with drug users and the staff that support them related to harms associated with chemsex, transactional sex; and the use of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs).
Twos aims of the report were to describe the risk-taking behaviours in relation to drug taking, sexual health and transmission of BBV (blood borne virus) of the three target groups and inform the development of a training programme for services providers on sexual health and blood borne viruses for the three defined groups.
The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework 2011-15
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Sexual health and blood borne viruses continue to be of high priority for the Scottish Government. The Sexual
Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework represents an ambitious vision for these key public health challenges, bringing them together for the very first time. The Framework is based on the foundations of existing policy, notably the Scottish sexual health strategy, Respect and Responsibility, and the Hepatitis C Action Plan. It continues their renewed focus on HIV, as signalled by the publication of the HIV Action Plan in 2009, and establishes a policy landscape in Scotland for hepatitis B. As we take this agenda forward, we intend to challenge inequalities; build on current achievements; and consider new priorities, new advances and new evidence.
