Factors that help injecting drug users to access and benefit from services: A qualitative study

Joanne Neale; Laura Sheard; Charlotte N E Tompkins

doi:10.1186/1747-597X-2-31

Factors that help injecting drug users to access and benefit from services: A qualitative study

Joanne Neale, Laura Sheard, Charlotte N E Tompkins

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Abstract

International research shows that injecting drug users (IDUs) can encounter many barriers when they try to access drug treatment and other services. However, the existing literature is mostly quantitative and does not consider the kinds of factors that injectors themselves identify as enabling them to access and benefit from services. Responding to this gap in knowledge, our paper explores IDUs' own suggestions for improving service engagement and their reports of other factors enabling them to seek help.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	31
Journal	Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Volume	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1747-597X-2-31
Publication status	Published - 2007

Keywords

Adult
Amphetamine-Related Disorders
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Crack Cocaine
England
Female
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Heroin Dependence
Humans
Male
Mental Health Services
Middle Aged
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
Social Support
Substance Abuse, Intravenous

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