Perceived access and barriers to care among illicit drug users and hazardous drinkers: findings from the Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain data harmonization initiative (STTR).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Illicit drug use (DU) and hazardous drinking (HD) among marginalized populations may be associated with greater barriers to care.

Methods

We used baseline data on the participants of the Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain data harmonization initiative. DU includes use of any illicit drugs within the past 6 months. HD was defined as scores ≥8 for men and ≥ 7 for women on Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test within the past 12 months. Social support scores were assigned by summing scores from individual questions related to social support. Two outcomes for multivariable regression models and mediation analysis were perceived access to care and perceived barriers to care scores, calculated from summated points from individual questions within each domain. All models

SUBMITTER: Matsuzaki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5859651 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature