A qualitative study of service engagement and unmet needs among unstably housed people who inject drugs in Massachusetts

Original research
par
Hassan, Rashida et al

Date de publication

2022

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

In 2018, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated an increase in HIV diagnoses primarily among unstably housed PWID in Lawrence and Lowell.

Constatations/points à retenir

Integrated services for people who inject drugs may reduce access barriers. Lack of housing hindered engaging with other services during an HIV outbreak. Access to mental health and opioid use disorder treatment are persistent barriers. Improved provider trust and social support may improve health outcomes.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Interviews (n=34)

Mots clés

Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Social services
Barriers and enablers
Poverty
Housing
Substitution/OAT
Mental health