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.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-23
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341182
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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Holding the line: Provider and patient perspectives on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder continuity during the war in Ukraine

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Holding the line: Provider and patient perspectives on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder continuity during the war in Ukraine

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Abstract

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.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(2)
Johns Hopkins University (US), Ukrainian Institute of Public Health Policy (UA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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