“If I had them, I would use them every time”: Perspectives on fentanyl test strip use from people who use drugs

Original research
par
Reed, Megan K. 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

No studies to date have described PWUD's perspectives from a real-world setting about ideal fentanyl test strip (FTS) program characteristics.

Constatations/points à retenir

Most people say fentanyl test strips are easy to use. PWUD need to be given supplies to perform tests and help interpreting test results. PWUD recommend getting about 20 FTS at a time from places they frequent.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Qualitative interviews (n=29)

Mots clés

Drug checking
Illegal drugs
About PWUD
Harm reduction