Author:
Bartholomew Tyler S.,Andraka-Cristou Barbara,Totaram Rachel K.,Harris Shana,Doblecki-Lewis Susanne,Ostrer Lily,Serota David P.,Forrest David W.,Chueng Teresa A.,Suarez Edward,Tookes Hansel E.
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
A recent surge in HIV outbreaks, driven by the opioid and stimulant use crises, has destabilized our progress toward targets set forth by Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America for the high-priority community of people who inject drugs (PWID), particularly Black PWID.
Methods
In order to ascertain the acceptability and feasibility of using a mobile syringe services program (SSP) for comprehensive HIV prevention via PrEP and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), our mixed methods approach included a quantitative assessment and semi-structured qualitative interviews with Black PWID (n = 30) in Miami-Dade County who were actively engaged in mobile syringe services.
Results
Participants felt that delivery of MOUD and PrEP at a mobile SSP would be both feasible and acceptable, helping to address transportation, cost, and stigma barriers common within traditional healthcare settings. Participants preferred staff who are compassionate and nonjudgmental and have lived experience.
Conclusions
A mobile harm reduction setting could be an effective venue for delivering comprehensive HIV prevention services to Black PWID, a community that experiences significant barriers to care via marginalization and racism in a fragmented healthcare system.
Funder
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Cancer Center
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Medicine (miscellaneous)
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