Holding the line: Provider and patient perspectives on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder continuity during the war in Ukraine
This study highlights the fragility but also resilience of MOUD services in a conflict setting. Findings emphasize the need for policy reforms that institutionalize emergency flexibility, strengthen referral systems, support frontline staff, and integrate peer and civil society support into the national MOUD strategy. Ensuring uninterrupted access to MOUD during crises is vital for public health and for protecting the rights of people who use drugs.
Authors
- Iryna Pykalo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9290-8902)
- Myroslava Filippovych (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6377-5271)
- Oleksandr Zeziulin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1363-593X)
- Сергій Дворяк
- Carl Latkin
- Lauren Dayton
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Ukrainian Institute of Public Health Policy (UA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341182
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00