Cited by Prevalence and correlates of SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among people who inject drugs in Baltimore, Maryland

Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccination and Related Factors Among People who Inject Drugs, San Francisco, 2022 DOI

Said Iftekhar Sadaat,

Alexander Marr,

Ali Mirzazadeh

et al.

AIDS and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

We assessed the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination in a community-recruited sample people who inject drugs (PWID) San Francisco 2022. Overall, 72.4% (95% CI 64.6-80.3) were vaccinated for COVID-19. Independent predictors age 65 years and older (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 9.7, 95% 2.2-28.7) ever testing positive (AOR 2.0, 1.2-3.5). Homelessness was associated with lower 0.5, 0.3-0.8). Our study underscores urgent need targeted interventions to address unique challenges faced by PWID accessing vaccination, particularly those experiencing homelessness are younger.

Language: Английский

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Preliminary Efficacy of a Theory-Informed Intervention to Increase COVID-19 Testing Uptake Among People Who Inject Drugs in San Diego County: Findings From a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial DOI

Angela R. Bazzi, Daniela Abramovitz, Alicia Vera

et al.

Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 57(6), P. 472 - 482

Published: April 8, 2023

Abstract Background People who inject drugs (PWID) have low rates of COVID-19 testing yet are vulnerable to severe disease. In partnership with a mobile syringe service program (SSP) in San Diego County, CA, we developed the evidence-, community-, and Social Cognitive Theory-informed “LinkUP” intervention (tailored education, motivational interviewing, problem-solving, planning) increase uptake among PWID. Purpose To assess preliminary efficacy LinkUP increasing PWID pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). Methods We referred participants (PWID, ≥18 years old, County residents had not recently undergone voluntary testing) SSP sites that been (by week) offer active or didactic attention-control conditions delivered by trained peer counselors. Following either condition, counselors offered on-site rapid antigen testing. Analyses estimated explored potential moderation. Results Among 150 participants, median age was 40.5 years, 33.3% identified as Hispanic/Latinx, 64.7% were male, 73.3% experiencing homelessness, 44.7% prior mandatory The significantly associated higher (p < .0001). Homelessness moderated effects; increased more homelessness (adjusted risk ratio [aRR]: 1.80; 95% CI: 1.56–2.09; p .0001) than those (aRR: 1.20; 1.01–1.43; = .04). Conclusions Findings from this RCT support underscore importance academic-community partnerships prevention delivery through SSPs other community-based organizations serving populations.

Language: Английский

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High COVID-19 vaccine uptake following initial hesitancy among people in Australia who inject drugs DOI

Olivia Price, Paul Dietze, Lisa Maher

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(11), P. 2877 - 2885

Published: March 22, 2024

Previous studies have reported high COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people who inject drugs. We aimed to examine coverage, motivations and barriers vaccination, factors associated with uptake this population in Australia, 1.5 years after rollout commenced.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine implementation in a syringe services program: Experiences of frontline staff DOI

Marina Plesons,

S. Sugar,

Rutendo Chimbaru

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 19, 2024

Abstract Background Despite people with substance use disorders, including who inject drugs (PWID), experiencing increased risk for COVID-19 infection and adverse outcomes, vaccination rates among PWID are consistently lower than those observed in the general population. Offering vaccines at syringe services programs (SSPs) has been proposed as a critical strategy to increase vaccine uptake this We explored experiences of frontline staff members an SSP Miami, Florida implementing onsite vaccines. Methods Between June July 2022, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews 18 local Florida. Data collection codebook thematic analysis transcribed drew from Consolidated Framework Implementation Research (CFIR), key findings aligning major CFIR domains. Results Facilitators barriers implementation aligned all Key facilitators included SSP’s established partnership health department distribution, its existing funding sources (which could be leveraged vaccine-related expenses), consensus about need new strategies PWID, PWID’s trust SSP. Major—but largely modifiable—barriers lack participant compensation, limited internal collaboration communication regarding initiative beyond leads innovation deliverers due competing priorities segmented roles responsibilities, insufficient involvement most participant-facing (i.e., peer navigators outreach workers). Conclusions Implementing was feasible acceptable SSP, however contextual factors impeded optimal implementation. required multilevel strategies, such compensation completion educational meetings improve reach. As culturally competent trusted source preventative SSPs underutilized venue increasing population, study inform expansion low-barrier nationwide.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial experience of the Covid-19 crisis among people who use or inject drugs in Algeria: A community-based qualitative study DOI

Marion Di Ciaccio,

Nassima Boulahdour,

Abdelaziz Tadjeddine

et al.

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 24, 2024

The COVID-19 crisis had a global impact and many marginalised groups, such as people who use or inject drugs, are more vulnerable to the SARS-CoV-2 virus its consequences due their pre-existing health inequalities. Moreover, use/inject drugs also criminalised in some countries Algeria. This analysis aimed explore psychosocial experience of among Twenty-nine qualitative interviews were conducted 2021 with community-based approach. Results thematic content showed intersectional effects through double crisis: one related second specific difficulties drug use. Addressing social inequalities better recognition rights needs, is crucial improving health.

Language: Английский

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Syringe services program staff and participant perspectives on changing drug consumption behaviors in response to xylazine adulteration DOI

William H. Eger, Marina Plesons, Tyler S. Bartholomew

et al.

Harm Reduction Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

Xylazine is an increasingly common adulterant in the North American unregulated drug supply that associated with adverse health outcomes (e.g., skin infections, overdose). However, there are significant knowledge gaps regarding how xylazine was initially identified and syringe services program (SSP) staff clients (people who use drugs) responded to its emergence.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine implementation at a syringe services program: experiences of frontline staff DOI

Marina Plesons, Sabrina E. Soto Sugar,

Rutendo Chimbaru

et al.

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Oct. 19, 2024

While people with substance use disorders, including who inject drugs (PWID), experience increased risk for COVID-19 infection and adverse outcomes, vaccination rates among PWID are consistently lower than those observed in the general population. Offering vaccines at syringe services programs (SSPs) has been proposed as a critical strategy to increase vaccine uptake this We explored experiences of frontline staff an SSP Miami, Florida implementing onsite vaccines. Between June July 2022, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews 17 members Florida. Data collection codebook thematic analysis transcribed were guided by Consolidated Framework Implementation Research (CFIR). Facilitators barriers implementation aligned all major CFIR domains. Key facilitators included SSP's established partnership local health department distribution, its existing funding sources which could be leveraged vaccine-related expenses, consensus about need new strategies PWID, PWID's trust SSP. Major—but largely modifiable—barriers lack participant compensation, limited internal collaboration communication regarding initiative beyond leads innovation deliverers due competing priorities segmented roles responsibilities, insufficient involvement most participant-facing (i.e., peer navigators outreach workers). Implementing was perceived feasible acceptable SSP, however contextual factors impeded optimal implementation. Multilevel strategies, such compensation completion educational meetings improve reach, required. As trusted source preventative SSPs underutilized venue increasing population, findings from study inform expansion low-barrier nationwide.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and correlates of SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among people who inject drugs in Baltimore, Maryland DOI

Eshan U. Patel, Shruti H. Mehta, Becky L. Genberg

et al.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 100184 - 100184

Published: Aug. 9, 2023

SARS-CoV-2 serosurveys can help characterize disparities in infection and identify gaps population immunity. Data on seroprevalence among people who inject drugs (PWID) are limited.

Language: Английский

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