HIV prevention interventions for female sexual partners of injection drug users in Hanoi, Vietnam: 24-month evaluation results.

Vietnam's HIV epidemic is driven by injection drug use. Most IDUs are sexually active and may infect their female sexual partners (SPs). We implemented peer-based HIV prevention interventions for SPs in Hanoi.

Female sexual partners of injection drug users in Vietnam: an at-risk population in urgent need of HIV prevention services.

Vietnam's HIV epidemic has been driven by injection drug use, with HIV prevalence among injection drug users (IDUs) of ~30%. Most IDUs are sexually active and may infect their female sexual partners (SPs). Male dominance in sexual decisions is deeply embedded in Vietnamese culture.