Original research
by
Wheeler, Alice et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Cross-sectional analyses of baseline data from a cohort study (n=1851)
Keywords
About PWUD
Outcomes
Injecting drugs
Hospitals
Illegal drugs
