Table 3 Usefulness and feasibility of the harm reduction intervention for each module (n= 17)
Frequency of use of the strategy before the intervention | Usefulness | Likelihood of implementing the strategy | |
|---|---|---|---|
Median (Q1–Q3) | Median (Q1–Q3) | Median (Q1–Q3) | |
Understanding of harm reduction practices | 4 (3–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Knowing about stimulant half-life | 0 (0–4) | 5 (5–5) | 4.75 (4–5) |
Considering the peak effect of a substance | 3 (1–4) | 5 (5–5) | 4.25 (3.7–5) |
Considering high-risk doses | 3 (2–5) | 3 (2–5) | 3 (2–5) |
Module 1 | |||
Healthy eating | 3 (3–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Sleeping hygiene | 3 (2–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Oral care | 4 (3–4) | 4 (3–4) | 4 (3–4) |
Skincare | 4 (3–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Mental health care | 3 (3–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Sexual health care | 3 (3–4) | 5 (4–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Considering expenses and making a budget | 3 (1–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Considering tips for taking care of your economy | 3 (3–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Context assessment | 4 (3–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Location sharing | 4 (3–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Asking for a photo of the person they will be meeting | 4 (3–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Having emergency contact numbers | 3 (0–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Module 2 | |||
Knowledgeable of the potency of substances | 2 (0–3.25) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Spaced substance use | 2.5 (1–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (3.7–5) |
Checking the table of risky substance combinations | 3 (0–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Eating and hydration during sessions | 3 (2–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Alarms and scheduled eating times | 2 (0–3.25) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Personal monitoring to assess substance use | 3 (2.75–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Assessing risks for a safe return home | 4 (2.75–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4.7–5) |
Module 3 | |||
Reestablishing activities after using sessions | 3 (2–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Action plan | 3 (2–3.5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Others | |||
Regular medical checkups | 4 (3–5) | 5 (4.5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Working out | 2 (1–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (3–5) |
Avoiding unwanted effects | 3.5 (2–4.25) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (3.7–5) |
Avoiding riskier polysubstance use | 3.5 (2.75–5) | 5 (5–5) | 4 (4–5) |
Eye care | 3 (2–4) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
HIV testing | 5 (3.5–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Hygienic equipment availability | 4 (3.75–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4.7–5) |
Safe return | 5 (3.75–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Leaving credit cards at home | 3 (1–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) |
Driving after the effects wear off | 3.5 (2.25–4.75) | 5 (5–5) | 4 (4–5) |
Blocking cards | 3 (0–4) | 5 (4–5) | 4 (4–5) |
Recovery after physical and mental exhaustion | 4 (3–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |
Blocking bank app | 2 (0–3) | 5 (4–5) | 4 (3–5) |
Limiting cash | 4 (3–5) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (4–5) |