Knowledge and Attitudes About Crystal Methamphetamine Among Key Community Groups in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Crystal methamphetamine use is a global health concern and highly stigmatised. Amid increased international focus on drug use as a health concern, the current study aimed to examine knowledge and attitudes around crystal methamphetamine among key groups in a contemporary Australian community sample.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in February-April 2022 (n = 736), open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. Knowledge and attitudes were assessed among people who use crystal methamphetamine, family/friends, health workers, and the general community. Data was combined with a previous 2019 survey (n = 2108) and linear regression examined factors associated with knowledge and attitudes.

Results

Stigmatising attitudes were commo

SUBMITTER: Kershaw S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12402679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature