Addiction treatment in deprived urban areas in EU countries: Accessibility of care for people from socially marginalized groups

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2013

Autores

Welbel, M (Autor) Outra; Matanov, A (Autor) Outra; Moskalewicz, J (Autor) Outra; Barros H (Autor) FMUP; Canavan, R (Autor) Outra; Gabor, E (Autor) Outra; Gaddini, A (Autor) Outra; Greacen, T (Autor) Outra; Kluge, U (Autor) Outra; Lorant, V (Autor) Outra; Esteban Pena, ME (Autor) Outra; Schene, AH (Autor) Outra; Soares, JJF (Autor) Outra; Strassmayr, C (Autor) Outra; Vondrackova, P (Autor) Outra; Priebe, S (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

Vol. 20

Páginas: 74-83

ISSN: 0968-7637

Editora: Taylor & Francis

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 6 Citações

Scopus - 7 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-002-1RV

DOI: 10.3109/09687637.2012.706757

Abstract (EN): Aim: This study examines the accessibility of addiction treatment within services providing mental health care and support for people from socially marginalized groups in deprived urban areas across EU countries. Methods: Services providing mental health care and support in deprived areas of 14 EU capital cities were assessed with a questionnaire. We analysed the availability and accessibility of those services providing addiction treatment for people from six groups: the long-term unemployed, the homeless, street sex workers, asylum seekers and refugees, irregular migrants and people from travelling communities. Results: While 30% of all the assessed services provided addiction treatment, in 20% of services, addiction was a criterion for exclusion. Among services providing addiction treatment, 77% accepted self-referrals, 63% were open on weekends or in the evening, 60% did not charge any out-of-pocket fees, 35% provided access to interpreters, and 28% ran outreach activities. These results varied substantially among EU capitals. Conclusion: Access to addiction treatment for socially marginalized groups varies across Europe. Some of the models identified may constitute barriers to treatment. Developing care delivery models that facilitate access for vulnerable populations should be a priority for national and European policies.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 10