Journal
SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE
Volume 46, Issue 9, Pages 1190-1198Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2011.561905
Keywords
methadone maintenance therapy; China; qualitative; opiate users; HIV/AIDS
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- FIC NIH HHS [D43 TW000013] Funding Source: Medline
- NIMH NIH HHS [P30 MH058107] Funding Source: Medline
- FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER [D43TW000013] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH [P30MH058107] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) in China is facing challenges such as high relapse rates and low coverage. The study assessed factors influencing MMT utilization among opiate users. In-depth interviews were conducted among 30 opiate users in 2008 to ascertain the barriers against seeking MMT. Data were analyzed using ATLAS.ti. Barriers to the treatment included requirement of registration with police, perceived discrimination, logistic difficulties, side effects, fear of being addicted to another drug, lack of additional services, and economic burden. The result suggests the need for structural changes such as improving comprehensive services, simplifying application procedure, and enhancing referral system. The study's limitations are noted.
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