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Objective
This study aims to explore why Black communities continue to experience a greater burden of fatalities than their white counterparts by working with Black community members in Indianapolis.
Findings/Key points
Racism exacerbates Blacks' mental access barriers (i.e., help-seeking barriers), which, in turn, contribute to practical barriers, such as calling 911 and administering naloxone. Information and resources coming from people within marginalized communities tend to be trusted. Leveraging inter-community relationships may increase engagement in opioid overdose fatality prevention. Interventions and resources directed toward addressing opioid overdose fatalities in Black communities should use mutual aid frameworks to increase the utilization of the tools they provide.
Design/methods
Semi-structured interviews (n=23)
