Perceptions of fentanyl among African Americans who misuse opioids: implications for risk reduction

Original research
par
Rigg, Khary K. & Ethan S. Kusiak

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The objective of this study was to identify and describe perceptions of fentanyl among African Americans who misuse opioids, while capturing their motivations for seeking out or avoiding fentanyl.

Constatations/points à retenir

Analyses revealed the presence of three subtypes of fentanyl-related perceptions: (1) fentanyl as an avoided adulterant, (2) fentanyl as a tolerated adulterant, and (3) fentanyl as a drug of choice.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

In-depth interviews (n = 30)

Mots clés

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