Mia Rae Kirk, Karla D Wagner, Paul G Devereux, Madalyn Jo Larson
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Abstract
Objective: This study's goal was to explore students' perceptions of naloxone distribution for treatment of opioid overdose (OD) and whether they believe it is an acceptable intervention for college campuses.
Methods: Mixed methods study (online survey and semi-structured qualitative interviews). Survey participants (n = 614) were randomly recruited through a university listserv. Interview participants (n = 16) were recruited through convenience sampling.
Results: Most participants supported naloxone distribution (84.5%), 17.1% had witnessed an overdose, and 44.2% knew of someone who had died of a fatal drug overdose. Positive perceptions about naloxone, level of familiarity with people who use drugs (PWUD), and lower stigma toward PWUD were all significantly associated with support for naloxone distribution. Interview findings reveal students are familiar with OD and substance use and they desire low/no barrier access to naloxone on campus.
Conclusions: Naloxone distribution is an accepted intervention on college campuses. Recommendations for implementation are provided.
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Binge drinking, campus violence, eating disorders, sexual harassment: Today"s college students face challenges their parents never imagined. The Journal of American College Health, the only scholarly publication devoted entirely to college students" health, focuses on these issues, as well as use of tobacco and other drugs, sexual habits, psychological problems, and guns on campus, as well as the students... Published in cooperation with the American College Health Association, the Journal of American College Health is a must read for physicians, nurses, health educators, and administrators who are involved with students every day.