From: Practical implications of naloxone knowledge among suburban people who use opioids
N (%) | |
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Perceived ease of naloxone access (n = 163) | |
Very difficult | 26 (16.0) |
Somewhat difficult | 30 (18.4) |
Somewhat easy | 59 (36.2) |
Very easy | 48 (29.4) |
Number of naloxone sources identified (n = 171) | |
0 | 20 (11.7) |
1 | 54 (31.6) |
2 or more | 97 (56.7) |
Knowledge of naloxone availability from different sources (n = 171) | |
Harm reduction sources | |
Health department | 94 (58.0) |
Syringe/needle exchange | 39 (24.1) |
Healthcare sources | |
Drug treatment/methadone clinic | 71 (43.8) |
Hospital/emergency room | 53 (32.7) |
Pharmacy | 43 (26.5) |
Doctor’s office | 33 (20.4) |
Other public service sources | |
Fire station | 39 (24.1) |
Homeless shelter | 33 (20.4) |
Police station | 16 (9.9) |
Other | 8 (4.9) |