Overdose prevention training with naloxone distribution in a prison in Oslo, Norway: a preliminary study.

摘要: Prison inmates face a ten times increased risk of experiencing fatal drug overdose during their first 2 weeks upon release than non-incarcerated counterparts. Naloxone, the antidote to an opioid overdose, has been shown be feasible and effective when administered by bystanders. Given particular that newly released face, it is vital assess knowledge about overdoses, as well impact brief prevention training conducted inside prisons. nearing (within 6 months) in Oslo, Norway, voluntarily underwent naloxone training. Using questionnaire, were assessed immediately prior following Descriptive statistics performed for main outcome variables, Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used compare participants’ two questionnaire scores from pre-and post-training. Participating (n = 31) found have high baseline factors, symptoms, care regarding overdoses. Nonetheless, session significantly improved all areas (p < 0.001). The appears most beneficial improving naloxone, including its use, effect, administration, aftercare procedures. overdosing prison release, need programs critical. Naloxone setting may means response this particularly vulnerable group. provided improve ability recognize manage overdoses after release; however, further studies on larger scale are needed.