Background Crack-cocaine use is prevalent largely in socio-economically marginalized
populations in the Americas. Its use has been associated with diverse health outcomes, yet …

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Background People who inject drugs (PWID) are a medically and socially vulnerable
population with a high incidence of overdose, mental illness, and infections like HIV and …

Background Social desirability response bias may lead to inaccurate self-reports and
erroneous study conclusions. The present study examined the relationship between social …

Background People who inject drugs (PWID) encounter varying forms of stigma in health
services contexts, which can contribute to adverse outcomes. We explored the lived …

Social network analysis (SNA) and social network-based interventions (SNI) are important
analytical tools harnessing peer and family influences critical for HIV prevention and …

Substance use (SU) stigma is one factor contributing to unmet need for SU treatment.
Additionally, theory suggests that women and single parents who use substances …

Background People who use drugs experience severe health inequities created by
structural and social barriers related to healthcare access. This includes stigma. Objective …

Introduction Stigma is a barrier to accessing treatment and support services for individuals
with substance use disorder. Stigma is negatively associated with completion of treatment …

Background Little is known on the effect of stigma on the health and behavior of people who
inject drugs (PWID). PWID may internalize these negative attitudes and experiences and …