Differences in the Attitudes towards the Opioid Crisis between Metropolitan and Rural Counties in Central Texas: Secondary Data Analysis Using Cross-sectional Data

Original research
par
Ory, Marcia G. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study examined metropolitan and rural differences regarding concerns about opioid misuse and support for different strategies to reduce opioid use disorder risk in areas not designated as high-risk.

Constatations/points à retenir

Poorer access to opioid use disorder care reported in rural than in urban areas. Less support for syringe exchange programs in rural than in urban areas.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Data from 430 metropolitan and 270 rural respondents

Mots clés

Rural/remote
Illegal drugs