"The life they save may be mine": Diffusion of overdose prevention information from a city sponsored programme
"The life they save may be mine": Diffusion of overdose prevention information from a city sponsored programme
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DOI：
10.1016/j.drugpo.2008.02.004
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发表时间：
2009-03-01
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
Bielenson, Peter
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作者：
Sherman, Susan G.;Gann, Donald S.;Bielenson, Peter
背景：过量仍然是美国注射毒品使用者（IDUs）死亡的主要原因。美国马里兰州巴尔的摩的药物过量率一直很高。目前的定性研究探讨扩散的信息和创新的参与者在活着，过量的预防和纳洛酮：分布方案在巴尔的摩，MD.方法：在2004年6月和2005年8月之间进行了深入的采访，25名参与者谁已经完成了活着的培训，并报告使用纳洛酮，以恢复过量的受害者。访谈录音和成绩单逐字转录。结果：参与者63%男性，63%非洲裔美国人，中位年龄为41岁。与会者成功地分享过量预防和管理，特别是使用纳洛酮，他们的同龄人和family.Conclusions：目前的研究表明注射吸毒者的兴趣和能力，扩散过量预防信息和应对技能的注射吸毒社区。该研究强调了在预防过量用药方案中促进信息和技能传播的重要性。(C)2008 Elsevier B.V.保留所有权利。
Background: Overdose remains the leading cause of death among injection drug users (IDUs) in the United States. Overdose rates are consistently high in Baltimore, MD, USA. The current qualitative study examines diffusion of information and innovation among participants in Staying Alive, an overdose prevention and naloxone: distribution programme in Baltimore, MD.Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted between June 2004 and August, 2005 with 25 participants who had completed the Staying Alive training and had reported using naloxone to revive an overdose victim. Interviews were taped and transcripts were transcribed verbatim.Results: Participants were 63% male, 63% African American, and the median age was 41 years old. Participants successfully shared information on overdose prevention and management, particularly the use of naloxone, to their peers and family.Conclusions: The current study demonstrates IDUs' interest in and ability to diffuse overdose prevention information and response skills to the injection drug use community. The study underscores the importance of promoting the diffusion of information and skills within overdose prevention programmes. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.