Highlighting variability in fentanyl test strip instructions using thematic content analysis
Inconsistencies in online FTS instructions, such as those identified in the current study, could lead to distrust among people who use drugs and disengagement with this drug checking practice. Standardized and accessible instructions are critical to optimizing the efficacy of FTS as a harm reduction tool and reducing accidental fentanyl exposure.
Authors
- Cianna J Piercey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9191-2114)
- Claire Pince (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0466-4272)
- Hollis C. Karoly
Institutions
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (US)
- Colorado State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Harm Reduction Journal
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01252-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.63
Funders
- National Institutes of Health