Community-based Evaluation of a Novel, System-wide Harm Reduction Strategic Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness in New York City
NYU Langone Health
Summary
The proposed study will use mixed methods research to examine overdose and other health-related impacts of harm reduction initiatives in NYC homeless shelters.
Description
Mixed-methods study using analyses of administrative homeless services and Medicaid data (Aims 1a, 1b, and 2) and in-depth qualitative interviews (Aim 3). This study will examine the implementation and impact of a Harm Reduction Strategic Plan (HRSP) portfolio of interventions in the NYC single-adult shelter system. The study will be conducted using administrative data (Aims 1a, 1b, and 2) and in-depth interviews and focus groups about client and staff experiences with the HRSP.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: For Aims 1a, 1b, and 2: There will be no participant enrollment or direct contact with individuals as these aims will involve the use of an analytic dataset comprised of linked administrative NYC homeless services, Medicaid, and vital records. The dataset will include records for individuals who entered the NYC DHS single-adult shelter system during calendar years 2021-2026, as well as a matched comparison group(s) (as identified through Medicaid data) during the same years. The matched comparison group will be comprised of individuals age 18 and older with active Medicaid…
Location
- NYU Langone HealthNew York, New York