A novel naloxone distribution intervention among persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness: acceptability of naloxone training and distribution during an annual point-in-time count
Naloxone training and distribution during the PIT Count was feasible and highly acceptable. These findings support broader implementation to improve naloxone access and reduce overdose deaths among PEUH, and they provide a foundation for future effectiveness studies.
Authors
- Kristina Rios (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5584-525X)
- Ashleigh Herrera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7932-702X)
Institutions
- California State University, Bakersfield (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Harm Reduction Journal
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01250-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82
Funders
- California State University, Bakersfield
- National Institute on Drug Abuse