Factors associated with take-home naloxone kit usage in British Columbia: an analysis of administrative data

Original research
par
Lei, Victor et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Canada

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 seeks to examine trends and correlates of individuals obtaining a take-home naloxone (THN) kit in BC between 2017 and 2020.

Constatations/points à retenir

THN kits were used to reverse tens of thousands of overdose events in BC, with people at risk of overdose (i.e. people who use drugs [PWUD]) having greater odds of using a kit to reverse an overdose than those not at risk. Thus, PWUD are responsible for reversing the vast majority of overdoses

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Reported kit distributions

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Illegal drugs