A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Potential Factors, Motivations, And Barriers Influencing Research Participation And Retention Among People Who Use Drugs In The Rural United States
Abstract:Background: Despite high morbidity and mortality among people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural America, most research is conducted within urban areas. We describe influencing factors, motivations, and barriers to research participation and retention among rural PWUD. Methods: We recruited 255 eligible participants from community outreach and community-based, epidemiologic research cohorts from April-July 2019 to participate in a descriptive cross-sectional study. Eligible participants reported opioid or injection… Show more
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