Safe injection to prevent infection: Specific injection practices are associated with Hepatitis C exposure, suggesting opportunities for targeted harm reduction intervention for people who inject drugs in Maine

Authors

N P. Sankar, Maine Medical Center
K Murray, Maine Medical Center
D Burris, Maine Medical Center
K Thakarar, Maine Medical Center

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Description

Background

• The U.S. opioid epidemic has contributed to an increase in infections related to IDU, such as HCV

• Transmission of HCV has been linked to unsafe injection practices

• This study aims to characterize risk factors associated with HCV exposure amongst people who inject drugs in Maine Methods

Publication Date

2021

Publisher

Maine Medical Center

City

Portland, Maine

Keywords

Safe injection, Infection Prevention, Hepatitis C, Exposure, Maine

Disciplines

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Public Health

Recommended Citation

Sankar, N P.; Murray, K; Burris, D; and Thakarar, K, "Safe injection to prevent infection: Specific injection practices are associated with Hepatitis C exposure, suggesting opportunities for targeted harm reduction intervention for people who inject drugs in Maine" (2021). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2021. 45.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2021/45