National increase in the community supply of take‐home naloxone associated with a mass media campaign in Scotland: a segmented time series analysis

Original research
par
Trayner, K.M.A. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

UK

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the ‘How to save a life’ (HTSAL) mass media campaign on the supply of take-home naloxone (THN).

Constatations/points à retenir

The mean number of THN kits distributed per week (relative to the pre-campaign period), increased by 126% during the campaign and 57% post-campaign. The HTSAL campaign had a short term, but large and significant impact, on the community supply of THN in Scotland. Mass media campaigns could be combined with other interventions and strategies to maintain the increased uptake of THN outside of campaign periods.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Interrupted time series measuring the number of THN kits distributed.

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Outcomes