A Novel Index Measure of Housing-related Risk as a Predictor of Overdose among Young People Who Inject Drugs and Injection Networks

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Authors

Kathleen Kristensen · Chicago Department of Public Health

Leslie D. Williams · Chicago Department of Public Health

Charlie Kaplan · Chicago Department of Public Health

Juliet Piñeros · Chicago Department of Public Health

Eunhye Lee · Chicago Department of Public Health

Maggie Kaufmann · Chicago Department of Public Health

Mary Ellen Mackesy‐Amiti

Abstract

Our results support the practical utility of a multi-dimensional measure of housing instability risk in predicting overdose and highlight the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing housing instability when designing interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Homelessness and Social Issues HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Research Square

DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3083889/v1

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