Original research
by
Patra, Jayadeep et al
Release Date
2009
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The objective was to employ latent class analysis (LCA) to empirically categorize and extract potential typologies of poly-substance users within a multi-site cohort of illicit opioid and other drug users (OPICAN) in Canada, and examine potential associations with social and health indicators.
Findings/Key points
‘Poor or fair’ health status was reported at the highest prevalence level by the class of intensive poly-substance injectors, while HCV-positive status was disproportionately low in the classes of current noninjectors.
Design/methods
Used latent class analysis to look at drug use patterns of 582 study participants
Keywords
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
