Differences by race and ethnicity in drug use patterns, harm reduction practices and barriers to treatment among people who use drugs in Rhode Island

Harm Reduction Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

Abstract Background As in much of the United States, there have been significant increases overdose deaths among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic/Latinx populations Rhode Island over past decade. Given shifting dynamics epidemic, is an urgent need for focused interventions that address specific needs diverse communities. This study explores differences drug use patterns, harm reduction behaviors types barriers to treatment by race ethnicity. Methods utilized baseline data from Prescription Illicit Drug Study (RAPIDS). We assessed sociodemographic characteristics, practices, type, a cross-sectional analysis people who drugs (PWUD), stratified ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, Black, other race, Hispanic). Chi-square tests independence ANOVA were used identify statistically Results Among 509 participants, median age was 43, majority men (64%). Non-Hispanic participants reported significantly less regular unregulated opioids, such as heroin (10%) fentanyl (12%), compared white (39% 33%, respectively). experience responding overdoses: only 39% had ever administered naloxone 34% performed rescue breathing, 67% 57% respectively. Despite few practices Current enrollment highest those (38%) lowest (7%). Conclusions These findings suggest are response exposure between PWUD belonging racial ethnic groups, indicating enhanced investment education, distribution access PWUD.

Язык: Английский

“A safe place to use”: People who use drugs' perceptions and preferences prior to the implementation of Rhode Island's first overdose prevention center

Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 209679 - 209679

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

Differences by race and ethnicity in drug use patterns, harm reduction practices and barriers to treatment among people who use drugs in Rhode Island

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 16, 2024

Background: As in much of the United States, there have been significant increases overdose deaths among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic/Latinx populations Rhode Island over past decade. Given shifting dynamics epidemic, is an urgent need for focused interventions that address specific needs diverse communities. This study explores differences drug use patterns, harm reduction behaviors types barriers to treatment by race ethnicity. Methods: This utilized baseline data from Prescription Illicit Drug Study (RAPIDS). We assessed sociodemographic characteristics, practices, type, a cross-sectional analysis people who drugs (PWUD), stratified ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, Black, other race, Hispanic). Chi-square tests independence ANOVA were used identify statistically Results: Among 509 participants, median age was 43, majority men (64%). Non-Hispanic participants reported significantly less regular unregulated opioids, such as heroin (10%) fentanyl (12%), compared white (39% 33%, respectively). experience responding overdoses: only 39% had ever administered naloxone 34% performed rescue breathing, 67% 57% respectively. Despite few practices Current enrollment highest those (38%) lowest (7%). Conclusions: These findings suggest are response exposure between PWUD belonging racial ethnic groups, indicating enhanced investment education, distribution access PWUD.

Язык: Английский