Table 2.
Ease of access and knowledge of naloxone sources in a sample of suburban people who use opioids
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Perceived ease of naloxone access (n = 163) | |
| Very difficult | 26 (16.0) |
| Somewhat difficult | 30 (18.4) |
| Somewhat easy | 59 (36.2) |
| Very easy | 48 (29.4) |
| Number of naloxone sources identified (n = 171) | |
| 0 | 20 (11.7) |
| 1 | 54 (31.6) |
| 2 or more | 97 (56.7) |
| Knowledge of naloxone availability from different sources (n = 171) | |
| Harm reduction sources | |
| Health department | 94 (58.0) |
| Syringe/needle exchange | 39 (24.1) |
| Healthcare sources | |
| Drug treatment/methadone clinic | 71 (43.8) |
| Hospital/emergency room | 53 (32.7) |
| Pharmacy | 43 (26.5) |
| Doctor’s office | 33 (20.4) |
| Other public service sources | |
| Fire station | 39 (24.1) |
| Homeless shelter | 33 (20.4) |
| Police station | 16 (9.9) |
| Other | 8 (4.9) |