scholarly journals Examining Overdose and Homelessness as Predictors of Willingness to Use Supervised Injection Facilities by Services Provided Among Persons Who Inject Drugs

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Shannon R. Kenney ◽  
Bradley J. Anderson ◽  
Genie L. Bailey ◽  
Debra S. Herman ◽  
Micah T. Conti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Persons Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities ◽  
Willingness To Use

scholarly journals Acceptability of Supervised Injection Facilities Among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Upstate New York

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliana Duncan ◽  
Sarah Shufelt ◽  
Meredith Barranco ◽  
Tomoko Udo
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York State ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Persons Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Upstate New York ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities ◽  
Willingness To Use

Abstract Background Supervised injection facilities (SIFs) provide spaces where persons who inject drugs (PWID) can inject under medical supervision and access harm reductions services. Though SIFs are not formally established in the US, such facilities are being considered for approval in several New York State (NYS) communities. No data exists from PWID in NYS, and little from outside major US urban centers, on willingness to use SIFs and associated factors. Methods This analysis included 285 PWID (mean age=38.7; 57.7% male; 72.3% non-Hispanic white) recruited for a study on hepatitis C prevalence among PWID in Upstate New York, where participants were recruited from syringe exchange programs (n=80) and able to refer other PWID from their injection networks (n=223). Participants completed an electronic questionnaire that included a brief description of SIFs and assessed willingness to use SIFs. We compared sociodemographic characteristics, drug use/harm reduction history, healthcare experience, and stigma between participants who were willing vs. unwilling to use such programs. Results Overall, 67.4% were willing to use SIFs, 18.3% unwilling, and 14.4% unsure. Among those reporting being willing or unwilling, we found higher willingness among those who were currently homeless (91.8% vs. 74.6%; p=0.004), who had interacted with police in the past 12 months (85.7% vs. 74.5%; p=0.04), and who were refused service within a healthcare setting (100% vs. 77.1%; p=0.03). Conclusion Our results support SIF acceptability in several Upstate New York PWID communities, particularly among those reporting feelings of marginalization. A large proportion reported being unsure about usage of SIFs, suggesting room for educating PWID on the potential benefits of this service. Our results support SIF acceptability in NYS and may facilitate reaching PWID subgroups that are most marginalized, should SIFs become available.

Supervised Injection Facilities as Harm Reduction: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy W. Levengood ◽  
Grace H. Yoon ◽  
Melissa J. Davoust ◽  
Shannon N. Ogden ◽  
Brandon D.L. Marshall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities

Support of supervised injection facilities by emergency physicians in Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noam Katz ◽  
Lynne Leonard ◽  
Lorne Wiesenfeld ◽  
Jeffrey J. Perry ◽  
Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Physicians ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities

Use of supervised injection facilities and injection risk behaviours among young drug injectors

Addiction ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 614-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
María J. Bravo ◽  
Luis Royuela ◽  
Luis De la Fuente ◽  
María T. Brugal ◽  
Gregorio Barrio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Drug Injectors ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities ◽  
Injection Risk

Highs and Lows: An Interrupted Time-Series Evaluation of the Impact of North America’s Only Supervised Injection Facility on Crime

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Myer ◽  
Linsey Belisle
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Interrupted Time Series Analysis ◽  
Supervised Injection Facility ◽  
Series Evaluation ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Combat Problems

North America is currently experiencing an opioid crisis. One proposed solution to combat problems associated with injection drug use is the use of supervised injection facilities. These facilities provide drug users a space to inject pre-obtained drugs without any legal repercussions. Research on these facilities has focused on public health outcomes, and generally found positive results. Far fewer studies have investigated the impact supervised injection facilities have on crime. The current study provides an interrupted time-series analysis on the impact of North America’s only supervised injection facility on crime. Analyses of city wide crime data evidence no impact of the supervised injection facility on crime. Disaggregated analyses indicate a significant decrease in crimes in the district where the supervised injection facility is located. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Willingness to use drug checking within future supervised injection services among people who inject drugs in a mid-sized Canadian city

2018 ◽  
Vol 185 ◽  
pp. 248-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Clare Kennedy ◽  
Ayden Scheim ◽  
Beth Rachlis ◽  
Sanjana Mitra ◽  
Geoff Bardwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
People Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Drug Checking ◽  
Canadian City ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Willingness To Use
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