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Bacterial infections and social determinants of health with Thomas Brothers
Bacterial infections and social determinants of health with Thomas Brothers
Bacterial infections and social determinants of health with Thomas Brothers
Wednesday 12th July 2023
Join Dr. Tommy Brothers as he discusses how social and structural factors affect health outcomes for injection drug users on 'Addiction Audio'.
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Episode Overview
- Social and structural determinants significantly impact health outcomes for people who use drugs.
- Unregulated drug supply and unsafe injecting environments contribute to infections.
- Negative healthcare experiences and operational limitations affect access to care and harm reduction.
- Rising infection rates stem from a complex interplay of factors, including social determinants.
- Micro and macro interventions are essential to empower individuals and address systemic challenges.
Our findings and our analysis show how social structural forces, poverty, homelessness, racism, are creating harms for people who use drugs. And these examples of micro-environmental, macro-environmental interventions are really trying to push back against those things and empower people to have more choices to take care of their health.
When you think about the risks associated with injection drug use, bacterial and fungal infections might not be the first things that come to mind. In this episode of 'Addiction Audio', Dr. Tommy Brothers sits down with Ben Scher to dive deep into a study that examines these very issues. The conversation goes beyond the obvious, looking at how social and structural factors play a crucial role in the health outcomes of people who inject drugs. Dr.
Brothers shares fascinating insights from his qualitative systematic review, revealing that infections aren't just a matter of personal hygiene or drug purity. Instead, they are deeply influenced by broader economic policies, housing instability, and access to healthcare. The episode highlights the alarming rise in infections that can't be solely explained by changes in drug use or supply, pointing to worsening economic conditions and inequality as significant contributors. Dr.
Brothers also explains the thematic synthesis method used in his research, offering a glimpse into the meticulous process of conducting a qualitative systematic review. For anyone interested in the complex interplay between social determinants and health, this episode is a must-listen.