AVAILABILITY OF AND BARRIERS TO THE UTILIZATION OF HARM REDUCTION SERVICES IN ENUGU, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: SERVICE PROVIDERS’ PERSPECTIVE

Onu, JU and IYIDOBE, O.T and Chinawa, Francis Chukwuemeka and NDUANYA, U.C and IGWE, M.N and ONU, N.N (2020) AVAILABILITY OF AND BARRIERS TO THE UTILIZATION OF HARM REDUCTION SERVICES IN ENUGU, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: SERVICE PROVIDERS’ PERSPECTIVE. African Journal of Drug & Alcohol Studies, 19 (1). pp. 1-10.

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Abstract

The study aimed to determine the availability and barriers to the utilization of three Harm Reduction Strategies (HRS) in Nigeria from service providers’ perspective. This study was a descriptive survey using questions adapted from the harm reduction questionnaire. Eight institutions involved in the drug treatment services in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria participated. Only 25% of the agencies did not practice HRS in any form. The commonest internal and external barriers were lack of funding and community resistance, respectively. The heads of the agencies rated themselves and the community unfavorable to accepting HRS generally. However, with regards to specific HRS, they were more favorable to methadone replacement therapy, controlled drinking and condom sharing. The findings of this study enriched our understanding of the various impediments to the utilization of HRS in Enugu, Nigeria.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 20 Aug 2025 10:28
Last Modified: 20 Aug 2025 10:28
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5116

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