A Pilot Study of a Mixed-Method Approach to Design an ED-based Peer mHealth Referral Tool for HIV/HCV and Opioid Overdose Prevention Services

Original research
by
Knaub, Ross J. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Literature on social networks suggests opportunities to connect people who use drugs (PWUD) and their peers to HIV/HCV and opioid overdose prevention services. However, little evidence exists on how to design such peer referral interventions in emergency department (ED) settings.

Findings/Key points

ED-based peer referral intervention to HIV/HCV testing and naloxone training was viewed favorably by PWUD. Frequent smartphone use among PWUD suggests that the medium could be a promising mode for peer referral.

Design/methods

In-depth interviews, quantitative surveys, and focus groups

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Keywords

Hospitals
Peer/PWLLE program involvement
Digital health