Original research
par
Jiang, Xinyi et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This study aims to explore the characteristics of US adults who used illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF), heroin, or misused prescription opioids and examine the associations between demographic, clinical, psychosocial characteristics and IMF use.
Constatations/points à retenir
Individuals with a previous overdose were more likely to use illicit fentanyl. Non-Hispanic Black persons were more likely to use illicit fentanyl. Individuals assessed in the Northeast were more likely to use illicit fentanyl. Medication for substance use disorder was associated with less illicit fentanyl use. Attending self-help meetings was associated with less illicit fentanyl use.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Convenience sample
Mots clés
Overdose
Evidence base
Equity
Illegal drugs
