Original research
by
Broady, Timothy R. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study aimed to identify factors associated with recent equipment sharing among people who inject drugs in Australia.
Findings/Key points
Community networks of people who inject drugs can play important roles in harm reduction initiatives. While being connected with a community of people who inject drugs increased the odds of sharing injecting equipment, this community connection also increases opportunities for social support, sharing information and mitigating the negative effects of stigma.
Design/methods
Paper-based survey distributed via peer-based organisations (n=603)
Keywords
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Social benefits