Self-reported head trauma among Native Americans who inject methamphetamine: a cross-sectional study

Findings highlight the syndemic burden of substance use and TBI in Native Americans who inject methamphetamine. Gender-specific risk factors suggest targeted interventions are needed. The study underscores the need for increased representation of Native Americans in concussion research and supports implementing TBI screening within substance use treatment programs.

Authors

Aaron James Specht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3342-1229)
Michael Anastario (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7761-572X)
Monica R. Lininger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6221-0642)
Paula Firemoon

Institutions

Northern Arizona University (US)
Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
Fort Peck Community College (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
Published: 2025-08-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1588332
Primary Topic: HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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Self-reported head trauma among Native Americans who inject methamphetamine: a cross-sectional study

Aaron James Specht, Michael Anastario, Monica R. Lininger, Paula Firemoon

Aug 13, 2025

Frontiers in Public Health

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

article

Self-reported head trauma among Native Americans who inject methamphetamine: a cross-sectional study

Aaron James Specht, Michael Anastario, Monica R. Lininger, Paula Firemoon

August 13, 2025article en

Abstract

Findings highlight the syndemic burden of substance use and TBI in Native Americans who inject methamphetamine. Gender-specific risk factors suggest targeted interventions are needed. The study underscores the need for increased representation of Native Americans in concussion research and supports implementing TBI screening within substance use treatment programs.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13

Northern Arizona University (US), Purdue University West Lafayette (US), Fort Peck Community College (US)

Openalex Percentile: Top 71%

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

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