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Évalué par des pairs
L’objectif
Much of the research on PWUS’ experiences of treatment programs is set in large urban centers creating a knowledge gap of experiences in other places. Our study helps address this gap by exploring PWUS’ experiences of treatment programs in Atlantic Canada which is a region with many small urban centers and rural areas.
Constatations/points à retenir
PWUS’ experiences of facilitators and barriers cross all four environments of treatment programs: policy and practice, physical, social, and resource environments. For some PWUS, barriers impacted their access to or retention in treatment, and hence are of serious concern given the current toxic illicit drug supply in Canada. Several barriers are shaped by drug criminalization and thus this research points to the need for decriminalization to help reduce barriers.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Qualitative interviews (n=55)
