The use of Rapid Assessment Methodology to Compliment Existing National Assessment/Surveillance System : A Study among Injecting Drug Users in Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Vicknasingam, B., Navaratnam, V.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2005
• Subjects: RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/132/1/The_Use_of_Rapid_Assessment_Methodology_to_Compliment_Existing_National_Assessment_Surveillance_System.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/132/
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

The study aims to show how data from a rapid assessment study can compliment data produced by the existing National Drug Information (NADI) system. Qualitative data gathering techniques was used and the WHO guide for conduction rapid assessment among injecting drug users was used as a guide. We used...