Guide or handbook
by
Greer, A.M. et al
Release Date
2017
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
Peer engagement is essential to better understand local risk environments, including issues related to physical, social, and political environments. Engaging with peers when designing harm reduction solutions can help to mitigate equity issues through capacity building and empowerment
Findings/Key points
Peer engagement practices are not limited to one-on-one participation processes; they include certain considerations in the preparation, engagement, support, and conclusion stages of peer engagement. This document provides both an overview and details of these processes to support meaningful and equitable engagement between Health Authority representatives and peers.
Design/methods
13 focus groups, n=83
Keywords
Advocacy
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Peer/PWLLE program involvement
Stigma
