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Exploring the Potential of Implementing Managed Alcohol Programmes to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection and Transmission, and Wider Harms, for People Experiencing Alcohol Dependency and Homelessness in Scotland.
Parkes, Tessa; Carver, Hannah; Masterton, Wendy; Booth, Hazel; Ball, Lee; Murdoch, Helen; Falzon, Danilo; Pauly, Bernie M; Matheson, Catriona.
  • Parkes T; Salvation Army Centre for Addictions Services and Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.
  • Carver H; Salvation Army Centre for Addictions Services and Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.
  • Masterton W; Salvation Army Centre for Addictions Services and Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.
  • Booth H; Salvation Army Centre for Addictions Services and Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.
  • Ball L; Homelessness Services Unit, The Salvation Army, London SE1 6BN, UK.
  • Murdoch H; Homelessness Services Unit, The Salvation Army, London SE1 6BN, UK.
  • Falzon D; Salvation Army Centre for Addictions Services and Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.
  • Pauly BM; Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada.
  • Matheson C; Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(23)2021 11 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1542540
ABSTRACT
People who experience homelessness and alcohol dependency are more vulnerable than the general population to risks/harms relating to COVID-19. This mixed methods study explored stakeholder perspectives concerning the impact of COVID-19 and the potential utility of introducing managed alcohol programmes (MAPs) in Scotland as part of a wider health/social care response for this group. Data sources included 12 case record reviews; 40 semi-structured qualitative interviews; and meeting notes from a practitioner-researcher group exploring implementation of MAPs within a third sector/not-for-profit organisation. A series of paintings were curated as a novel part of the research process to support knowledge translation. The case note review highlighted the complexity of health problems experienced, in addition to alcohol dependency, including polysubstance use, challenges related to alcohol access/use during lockdown, and complying with stay-at-home rules. Qualitative analysis generated five subthemes under the theme of 'MAPs as a response to COVID-19' changes to alcohol supply/use including polysubstance use; COVID-19-related changes to substance use/homelessness services; negative changes to services for people with alcohol problems; the potential for MAPs in the context of COVID-19; and fears and concerns about providing MAPs as a COVID-19 response. We conclude that MAPs have the potential to reduce a range of harms for this group, including COVID-19-related harms.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ill-Housed Persons / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182312523

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ill-Housed Persons / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182312523