Reducing skin and soft tissue infections among people who inject drugs: A pilot feasibility trial in Chicago
Published: 3 July 2026| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/f3933brwdy.1
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Molly PerriDescription
Participants utilizing needle exchange services in Chicago, USA, (n=56) completed questionnaires about skin swabbing and recent SSTI. A pre- and post-test design was used to compare differences in skin swabbing attitudes and behaviors before and 2 weeks after a brief educational intervention. Randomization to chlorhexidine swabs or isopropyl alcohol-only swabs was used to compare differences in swab acceptability and ease of use after 2 weeks.
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Institutions
- University of Illinois ChicagoIllinois, Chicago
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Skin Infection, Injection