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- Title
Lessons Learned Implementing Syringe Services Programs at Rural Health Departments in Kentucky.
- Authors
Allen, Sean T.; Reid, Molly; Harris, Samantha J.; Tomko, Catherine; Glick, Jennifer L.; Weir, Brian W.; Smith, Katherine C.; Grieb, Suzanne M.
- Abstract
Until recently, most syringe services programs (SSPs) in the United States operated in metropolitan areas. This study explores how SSP implementers at rural health departments in Kentucky secured support for SSP operations. In late 2020, we conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 18 people involved with rural SSP implementation in Kentucky. Participants were asked to reflect on their experiences building support for SSP operations among rural health department staff and community members. Participants reported that attitudes and beliefs about SSP implementation among rural health department staff shifted quickly following engagement in educational activities and interaction with SSP clients. Participants explained that successful SSP implementation at rural health departments required sustained educational activities among community members and authorizing authorities. Future work should explore how rural communities may advocate for low-threshold and evidence-based policies that support the provision of harm reduction services.
- Subjects
KENTUCKY; HIV prevention; CORPORATE culture; SCHOOL environment; HEALTH literacy; NEEDLE exchange programs; RESEARCH funding; NEEDLE sharing; RURAL hospitals; INTERVIEWING; SOUND recordings; THEMATIC analysis; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL coding; RURAL conditions; ACCESS to information
- Publication
AIDS & Behavior, 2024, Vol 28, Issue 9, p3051
- ISSN
1090-7165
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10461-024-04389-w