Injections and infections: understanding syringe service program utilization in a rural state

Abstract Background Increasing rates of injection drug use (IDU) associated-infections suggest significant syringe service program (SSP) underutilization. Our study objective was to assess practices of safe injection techniques and to determine predictors of SSP utilization in a rural state. Patient...

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Main Authors: Kinna Thakarar, Nitysari Sankar, Kimberly Murray, Frances L. Lucas, Debra Burris, Robert P. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00524-1