Original research
by
Falade-Nwulia, Oluwaseun et al
Release Date
2021
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The current study examined associations between longitudinal changes in egocentric social networks of male and female people who use drugs (PWUD) and engagement in drug use reduction programs, broadly defined as either formal SUD treatment or self-help groups.
Findings/Key points
Among both male and female respondents, higher turnover into non-kin networks was associated with increased odds of engagement in drug use reduction programs. For men, retention of intimate partner networks was associated with increased odds of program engagement; for women, higher turnover into kin networks was associated with decreased odds of engagement. [Presumably the first sentence combines both sexes? Or this is inconsistent.]
Design/methods
Using data from an HIV prevention and care study in Baltimore, MD, this study categorized PWUD into those who engaged and did not engage in any drug use reduction programs over two follow-ups during a one-year observation window.
Keywords
Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
Sex/Gender
