‘We are the first responders’: overdose response experiences and perspectives among peers in British Columbia

Original research
par
Mamdani, Zahra 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 aims to understand the role of peers in overdose response settings and their experiences interacting with emergency service providers (ESPs) within the context of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA).

Constatations/points à retenir

Peers were often the first to respond to overdoses due to their positioning and saw themselves as having unique expertise in responding to overdoses and connecting with other people who use substances. However, peers perceived several barriers that impacted their ability to respond, including stigmatizing attitudes toward ESPs, lack of recognition, and lack of adequate resources.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Telephone interviews (n=42)

Mots clés

Peer/PWLLE program involvement
Overdose
Barriers and enablers
About PWUD