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Pilot Study of an Overdose First Aid Program in Juvenile Detention
Stephanie Chambers1, Melanie Baca1, Ekaterina Navrotskaya1
1University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|August 19, 2020
Summary
Opioid overdose prevention training is feasible for detained youth, significantly improving their knowledge and readiness to intervene. This intervention shows promise for reducing overdose risks in this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Addiction Science
Background:
- Detained youth face elevated risks for witnessing opioid overdose.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for this high-risk demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a brief opioid overdose prevention training for detained adolescents.
- To evaluate the short-term impact of this training on knowledge, attitudes, and intervention readiness.
Main Methods:
- Adolescents in a youth detention center completed pre- and post-training assessments on overdose knowledge and attitudes.
- Participants received one-on-one overdose first aid training and a naloxone kit.
- Follow-up interviews assessed satisfaction and application of training at 1 and 3 months post-release.
Main Results:
- 39 adolescents participated, with high rates of witnessing opioid use and overdose.
- Significant improvements were observed in knowledge, confidence, and readiness to intervene.
- Most retained naloxone kits; all shared information and had overdose response plans, with one reported reversal.
Conclusions:
- Opioid overdose prevention training is feasible and effective for detained youth.
- The training demonstrates promising impacts on knowledge and practical application.
- Further research is warranted to explore long-term effects and broader implementation.
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