Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 during Overdose Emergencies in a Canadian Context
Research has shown there are notable barriers to calling 9-1-1 during accidental overdose emergencies. Overdose is a significant health and social justice concern, yet Canadian researchers have not explored the existence or prevalence of these systemic obstacles. The current case study examines the...
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| description | Research has shown there are notable barriers to calling 9-1-1 during accidental overdose emergencies. Overdose is a significant health and social justice concern, yet Canadian researchers have not explored the existence or prevalence of these systemic obstacles. The current case study examines the barriers to calling 9-1-1 that people face in Southern Ontario when confronted with accidental overdose incidents. The locality of this study is particularly suitable as Wellington County, that is, Waterloo Region and Guelph are socio-demographically similar to Ontario and Canada. Barriers were assessed by surveying individuals that have or currently use drugs (n=291) and are clients of local methadone clinics or outreach services. Data were explored using frequency tables and then compared using crosstabulations. The findings of this case study suggest there are multiple barriers to calling 9-1-1 during accidental drug overdoses. Similar to previous studies, the most common barriers cited were fear of being arrested (53%), breaching probation or parole (30%), and fear of losing custody of children (24%). Lowering the barriers to calling 9-1-1 may help to forge the path necessary to improved health care and access to resources. Ultimately, and most importantly, lives may be saved. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0d132f4f9cc740f5a16f1491406fae572022-12-21T22:11:33ZengUniversity of WindsorCritical Social Work1543-93722019-05-0115110.22329/csw.v15i1.5905Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 during Overdose Emergencies in a Canadian ContextKayla M. Follett0Anthony Piscitelli1Michael Parkinson2Felix Munger3Researcher, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention CouncilSupervisor, Planning & Research, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention CouncilCommunity Engagement Coordinator, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention CouncilWilfrid Laurier UniversityResearch has shown there are notable barriers to calling 9-1-1 during accidental overdose emergencies. Overdose is a significant health and social justice concern, yet Canadian researchers have not explored the existence or prevalence of these systemic obstacles. The current case study examines the barriers to calling 9-1-1 that people face in Southern Ontario when confronted with accidental overdose incidents. The locality of this study is particularly suitable as Wellington County, that is, Waterloo Region and Guelph are socio-demographically similar to Ontario and Canada. Barriers were assessed by surveying individuals that have or currently use drugs (n=291) and are clients of local methadone clinics or outreach services. Data were explored using frequency tables and then compared using crosstabulations. The findings of this case study suggest there are multiple barriers to calling 9-1-1 during accidental drug overdoses. Similar to previous studies, the most common barriers cited were fear of being arrested (53%), breaching probation or parole (30%), and fear of losing custody of children (24%). Lowering the barriers to calling 9-1-1 may help to forge the path necessary to improved health care and access to resources. Ultimately, and most importantly, lives may be saved.https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/csw/article/view/5905drug overdosebarriers9-1-1drug policyadvocacycase study |
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| title | Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 during Overdose Emergencies in a Canadian Context |
| title_full | Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 during Overdose Emergencies in a Canadian Context |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 during Overdose Emergencies in a Canadian Context |
| title_short | Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 during Overdose Emergencies in a Canadian Context |
| title_sort | barriers to calling 9 1 1 during overdose emergencies in a canadian context |
| topic | drug overdose barriers 9-1-1 drug policy advocacy case study |
| url | https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/csw/article/view/5905 |
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