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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • Injection-related infections (IRIs) are a growing public health concern, with a notable increase in Southern regions.
  • Individuals who inject drugs (IDUs) frequently require hospital care for severe IRIs.
  • Discharge planning for IDUs often overlooks the availability of local harm reduction services, potentially leading to continued health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the accessibility of HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) services for people who inject drugs in Alabama.
  • To assess the travel time and geographical distribution of essential harm reduction resources within Alabama.

Main Methods:

  • Geospatial analysis of service locations for HIV and SUD treatment.
  • Calculation of travel times from various points within Alabama to these services.
  • Examination of the correlation between service availability and areas with high rates of injection drug use.

Main Results:

  • Significant geographical disparities in access to HIV and SUD services were identified across Alabama.
  • Travel times to essential harm reduction services can be substantial, particularly for individuals in rural areas.
  • Areas with higher reported rates of injection drug use often have limited access to nearby services.

Conclusions:

  • Alabama faces challenges in providing equitable access to harm reduction services for people who inject drugs.
  • Improved discharge planning and targeted resource allocation are needed to address gaps in HIV and SUD care, especially in underserved regions.
  • Addressing geographical barriers is crucial to reducing the burden of injection-related infections and improving health outcomes for IDUs.