Injection preparation filtration and health concerns among indigenous people who inject methamphetamine
Michael Anastario,
Andrea Suarez,
Olivia Williamson
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionInjecting methamphetamine poses significant health risks, but little is known about how methamphetamine injectors filter their injection preparations and experience related health concerns.MethodsA chain-referral sample of Indigenous people who inject methamphetamine (n = 30) was recruited and semistructured interviews were conducted to collect information on filtration practices and health concerns.ResultsFiltration of the injection preparation was described by 53% of injectors. Elevated levels of… Show more
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