A Pilot Study of a Mixed-Method Approach to Design an ED-based Peer mHealth Referral Tool for HIV/HCV and Opioid Overdose Prevention Services

Original research
par
Knaub, Ross J. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Literature on social networks suggests opportunities to connect people who use drugs (PWUD) and their peers to HIV/HCV and opioid overdose prevention services. However, little evidence exists on how to design such peer referral interventions in emergency department (ED) settings.

Constatations/points à retenir

ED-based peer referral intervention to HIV/HCV testing and naloxone training was viewed favorably by PWUD. Frequent smartphone use among PWUD suggests that the medium could be a promising mode for peer referral.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

In-depth interviews, quantitative surveys, and focus groups

Mots clés

Hospitals
Peer/PWLLE program involvement
Digital health