A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
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A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
A CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria Uni A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam iversity of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements forthe degree of Doctor of PhilosophyVictoria University of Wellington2019AbstractThroughout the 1990s, Vietnam experienced a dramatic rise in the prevalence of HIV among people who use drugs. In response, Vietnam's Ministry of Health implemen A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam ted several legal and policy interventions in the name of harm reduction. However, perceptions about drug use, people who use drugs, addiction and theA critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
nature of official interventions are contested. For many Vietnamese officials, abstinence remains the dominant philosophy. Drug use is considered a ‘A CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria Uni A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam background, this thesis explores how key stakeholders perceive harm reduction philosophy and how they apply it in policy and practice. Based on qualitative and quantitative methods, it presents findings from a survey with 250 respondents and 26 semi-structured interviews, all with professionals invo A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam lved in responding to drug use in Vietnam. The thesis illustrates that these professionals prefer abstinence approaches, and often see addiction as thA critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
e result of moral failings and brain diseases.While some interventions in the name of harm reduction are accepted, they are firmly rooted within a narA CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria Uni A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam rofessionals believe, for example, that harms can only be limited through reductions in the demand and supply of drugs, or that detaining people who use drugs in compulsory treatment centres is a form of harm reduction.These rationales have resulted in continuing police crackdowns, and the use of ‘p A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam seudo’ harm reduction strategies to control and punish people who use drugs. Meanwhile, there are limited official attempts to address problems experiA critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
enced by people who use drugs, like social isolation, stigma, discrimination, human rights violations, or problems of community reintegration. In concA CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria Uni A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam udy has been a long time in the making. Many people and organisations have generously helped me over four years in my PhD journey. First and foremost, I would like to express my respectful gratitude to my primary and second supervisors, Professor Elizabeth Stanley and Dr Fiona Hutton for their treme A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam ndous support and encouragement throughout my study process. I am especially indebted to my former supervisor. Associate Professor Julian Buchanan whoA critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
has been an endless source of strength and inspiration that nurtures my dream of becoming a harm reductionist. Additionally, I would also like to expA CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria Uni A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam uld like to express particular thanks to the Ministry of Public Security, the 911 Vietnamese Project and Victoria University of Wellington for funding my PhD study. My appreciation also goes to the Faculty of Graduate Research for the financial support provided to me to do fieldwork and attend confe A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam rences. Thanks also must go to Head of School Professor Brigitte Bonisch-Brednich, administration staff and the Student Learning team for their enthusA critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
iastic support throughout my studies.I would like to thank all the study participants, who gave up valuable time to be interviewed. Thanks also must gA CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria Uni A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam to my friends, Brent, Max, Sarah and Reena, who share the same PhD endeavour, for their psychological support and encouragement. I particularly thank my friend, Hoe, for his inspiration that fosters me to research harm reduction in Vietnam. Also, I would like to thank other friends, Dr Hai, Dr Thu V A critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam uong and Dr Tinh for their academic support. I would like to thank Madeleine for proofreading my thesis.Last, but not least, this PhD is sincerely dedA critical exploration of professional perceptions of harm reduction policy and practice in vietnam
icated to my parents, my brother and other family members. Their wholehearted support encouraged me to pursue my goal and accomplish this thesis.iiiivA CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria UniA CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OFHARM REDUCTION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN VIETNAMByTUAN DUNG TRUONGA thesis submitted to Victoria UniGọi ngay
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