Original research
par
Wheeler, Alice et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Australia
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hospitalisation for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) among PWID, and identify similarities and differences in factors associated with hospitalisation for SSTIs versus non-bacterial harms related to injecting drug use.
Constatations/points à retenir
In the previous year, 40% had been hospitalised for drug-related causes: 20% and 29% of participants were admitted to hospital for an SSTI and non-bacterial harm, respectively. Participants who were female or homeless were more likely to be hospitalised for an SSTI, but not a non-bacterial harm. Both types of hospitalisation were more likely among people recently released from prison.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Cross-sectional analyses of baseline data from a cohort study (n=1851)
Mots clés
About PWUD
Outcomes
Injecting drugs
Hospitals
Illegal drugs
