کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1071692 | 949419 | 2007 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: The association between change in social network characteristics and non-fatal overdose: Results from the SHIELD study in Baltimore, MD, USA The association between change in social network characteristics and non-fatal overdose: Results from the SHIELD study in Baltimore, MD, USA](/preview/png/1071692.png)
BackgroundSocial network factors have been reported to be associated with non-fatal overdose. Yet, few studies have examined how changes in social network characteristics may influence overdose risk. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between changes in social network and non-fatal overdose.MethodsData for this study came from 659 participants enrolled in the Self-Help in Eliminating Life-Threatening Diseases (SHIELD) study, who reported details about their non-fatal overdose experience between enrollment and a follow-up visit. Social network characteristics were described at both time points and net change in network composition was calculated.ResultsThe sample was predominately male (56%), African–American (96%) and unemployed (78%). Experience of non-fatal overdose between time points was reported by 15%. Older age was associated with non-fatal overdose. Interaction between incarceration status and drug use was statistically significant. Protective factors were having a denser network at baseline and a network that became denser after adjusting for gender, homelessness, incarceration, drug use and total network size.ConclusionsDrug users’ social networks are an important target for overdose prevention interventions. Further research on overdose risk and movement of specific network members in and out of networks is warranted.
Journal: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - Volume 87, Issue 1, 23 February 2007, Pages 63–68