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Table 5 Attitudes (%) concerning the distribution of naloxone (n = 183)

From: Reducing drug related deaths: a pre-implementation assessment of knowledge,barriers and enablers for naloxone distribution through general practice

Statements

n

Strongly agree

Agree

Uncertain

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I believe General Practice based distribution of naloxone is essential to reduce drug related deaths.

182

6.6%

19.8%

49.5%

14.3%

9.9%

I am concerned that giving injecting drug users naloxone might encourage riskier injecting practices.

183

5.5%

20.9%

24.7%

37.9%

11.0%

I am worried that if naloxone is administered by a peer to an injecting drug user they might not phone for an ambulance.

181

9.9%

40.9%

28.7%

19.9%

0.6%

I believe the National Naloxone Programme is an important use of NHS resources.

181

5.5%

40.3%

44.8%

6.6%

2.8%

I feel confident in identifying and addressing overdose risks.

182

2.7%

21.4%

37.4%

34.1%

4.4%

  1. Bold% indicates highest proportion within that Statement.