Health care-seeking experiences for people who inject drugs with hepatitis C: Qualitative explorations of stigma

Original research
par
Austin, Elizabeth J. et al

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

For PWID, intersectional experiences of stigma and other social vulnerabilities may influence their experiences navigating medical care. We conducted a targeted subanalysis of qualitative interview data collected to inform development of a community-pharmacist care model for hepatitis C (HCV) among PWID to explore intersectional influences on health care–seeking experiences.

Constatations/points à retenir

Stigma and social vulnerabilities play a pervasive and intersecting role in the health care–seeking experiences of PWID and negatively impact their ability to navigate and receive care they need. Evidence-based stigma reduction interventions at multiple levels, coupled with person-centered approaches to care delivery, may help to mitigate negative impacts.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured interviews, n=40

Mots clés

About pharmacists
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Poverty
Illegal drugs
Stigma