Time-series analysis of presentations to four syringe dispensing machines and a needle and syringe programme during COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Australia

Abstract Background Australian harm reduction services are provided via a mix of modalities, including fixed-site needle and syringe programmes (NSP) and syringe-dispensing machines (SDMs). SDMs are cost-effective and provide 24-h anonymous access to needles/syringes, often to underserved geographic...

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Main Authors: Daniel O’Keefe, Michael Livingston, Reece D. Cossar, Phoebe Kerr, David Jacka, Paul Dietze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-022-00683-9