ArticleJournal of studies on alcohol and drugs2026
Acceptability and Appropriateness of Harm Reduction Vending Machines Compared to Syringe Service Programs in Appalachian Kentucky.
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- Experiences of People Who Use Drugs in Rural Southeastern Ohio During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Harm Reduction, Substance Use Treatment, and Trusted Information Sources.Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs · 2026Article
- Characteristics of People Who Inject Drugs Approached for Injection Assistance in Rural Kentucky.Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs · 2026Article
- Expanding access to harm reduction in rural communities through community-informed public health vending machines.Harm reduction journal · 2026Article
- Preferences for harm reduction vending machine design among rural people who use drugs.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2025Article
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objectiveMany rural people who inject drugs do not use syringe service programs (SSPs). In addition, people who use drugs but do not inject may perceive that SSPs are not intended for their use. Harm reduction vending machines (HRVMs) may be preferred by some individuals. This study examines attitudes and preferences regarding HRVMs to consider possibilities for enhancing the reach of harm reduction services.
methodStructured surveys were conducted with 712 people who use drugs in two rural Appalachian counties in Kentucky. Participants rated the acceptability/appropriateness of SSPs and HRVMs; HRVM preference was the difference between the two scales. Linear regression models estimated SSP acceptability/appropriateness, HRVM acceptability/appropriateness, and HRVM preference across five groups differentiated by their SSP use, injection, and syringe sharing behaviors.
resultsAverage ratings for acceptability/appropriateness of the SSP and HRVM were favorable (4.17 and 4.49, respectively, on a scale from 1 to 5), but HRVM acceptability was significantly higher (
conclusionsHRVMs may engage people not currently using SSP services and those who use drugs without injecting, thus expanding the reach of harm reduction services, particularly in rural areas.
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