Document 0781
 DOCN  M9480781
 TI    [Methods for AIDS prevention: importance and limitations of use of
       bleach]
 DT    9410
 AU    Ingold FR; Toussirt M; Jacob C; Institut de Recherche en Epidemiologie
       de la; Pharmacodependance, Paris.
 SO    Bull Acad Natl Med. 1994 Feb;178(2):279-88; discussion 288-01. Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94313413
 AB    The authors are discussing the interest of promoting the use of bleach
       as a powerful disinfectant among drug users. Following the researches
       conducted in the United States of America, the use of bleach has been
       introduced on an experimental basis in Paris. This action-research
       allowed to meet 1500 drug users who have received bleach and prevention
       materials. The evaluation of the action was conducted on a sample of 478
       subjects. It was found that bleach could be used by addicts for syringe
       decontamination. The communication strategy implies a direct personal
       contact and a non judgmental message. Syringes must be carefully cleaned
       and rinsed at least twice with bleach in order to allow a one minute
       contact. In the absence of a new syringe the use of bleach provides a
       reasonable means of risk reduction if detoxification cannot be achieved.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL
       Disinfection/*METHODS  English Abstract  Human  *Needles  *Sodium
       Hypochlorite  JOURNAL ARTICLE  REVIEW  REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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