Summary of: Association Between Primary Care Provider Status and Preventive Health Care Among People Who Inject Drugs

Authors

E Katherine Nenninger, Maine Medical Center Department of Preventive Medicine
Katherine Sharp, Maine Medical Center Department of Preventive Medicine
Bianca Bstamente, University of New England College of Medicine
Kim Murray, MaineHealth Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation
Kinna Thakarar, Maine Medical Center Division of Infectious Disease, Tufts University School of Medicine

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Why this matters?

People who inject drugs (PWID) are at high risk for preventable infections, yet preventive care delivery remains inconsistent. This study examines whether having a primary care provider (PCP) improves access to preventive services in Maine. While many PWID are connected to primary care, the findings show that preventive care is fragmented across settings, with PCP access improving some outcomes (like hepatitis B vaccination) but not ensuring comprehensive prevention.

Study found @ "Primary care and preventive care among people who inject drugs" by E Katherine Nenninger, Katherine Sharp et al.

Publication Date

3-2026

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This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health, General Medical Sciences IDeA-CTR grant (NNE-CTR) [grant number U54GM115516