Access to safer injection equipment among people who inject drugs utilizing medical services in an urban hospital in the United States

Original research
par
Applewhite, Dinah et al

Date de publication

2023

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

This study aimed to characterize how individuals accessing medical care obtain supplies and the impact of perceived barriers to accessing safer injection supplies.

Constatations/points à retenir

Even in regions with legalized syringe service programs and nonprescription sale of syringes, barriers to accessing safer injection supplies remain, and may be partially addressed by expanding syringe service program hours and locations, addressing cost of nonprescription sale of syringes, pharmacy staff training, and expansion of injection supply distribution in medical settings.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Survey (n=120)

Mots clés

Injecting drugs
Barriers and enablers
About PWUD
Harm reduction