Original research
by
Winiker, Abigail K. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The purpose of this study is to explore barriers and facilitators to engagement in drug treatment among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in a rural county in West Virginia.
Findings/Key points
Participants reported experiencing a variety of barriers to engaging in drug treatment, including low thresholds for dismissal, a lack of comprehensive support services, financial barriers, and inadequate management of withdrawal symptoms. However, participants also described several facilitators of treatment engagement and sustained recovery. These included the use of medications for opioid use disorder and supportive health care workers/program staff.
Design/methods
In-depth interviews (n=21)
Keywords
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Transitions in care/treatment
