Determinants of psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic among people who use drugs in Montreal, Canada.
Iuliia MakarenkoNanor MinoyanStine Bordier HøjSasha UdhesisterValérie Martel-LaferrièreDidier Jutras-AswadSarah LarneyJulie BruneauPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2024)
This study documented a high prevalence of severe PD among PWUD during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre-COVID-19 data. Social determinants such as food insecurity and mobility issues, alongside demographic and substance use-related factors, were linked to distress. Evidence-based risk mitigation strategies for this population could reduce negative consequences in future pandemics or disruptions.