The proposed study will use mixed methods research to examine overdose and other health-related impacts of harm reduction initiatives in NYC homeless shelters.
Mixed-methods study using analyses of administrative homeless services and Medicaid data (Aims 1a, 1b, and 2) and in-depth qualitative interviews (Aim 3). This study will examine the implementation and impact of a Harm Reduction Strategic Plan (HRSP) portfolio of interventions in the NYC single-adult shelter system. The study will be conducted using administrative data (Aims 1a, 1b, and 2) and in-depth interviews and focus groups about client and staff experiences with the HRSP.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States
RECRUITINGIncidence of Fatal Overdose (OD)
Time frame: Day 0 (Administrative Analysis of Data)
Incidence of Non-Fatal Overdose (OD)
Time frame: Day 0 (Administrative Analysis of Data)
Incidence of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Initiation
Time frame: Day 0 (Administrative Analysis of Data)
Incidence of Health Services Utilization
Time frame: Day 0 (Administrative Analysis of Data)
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