A capture-recapture study of the prevalence and implications of opiate use in Dublin
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Comiskey, C.M. & Barry, J.M., A capture-recapture study of the prevalence and implications of opiate use in Dublin., European journal of public health, 11, 2, 2001, 198-200Abstract:
Background: To date there have been no studies estimating the hidden prevalence of opiate use in Dublin. Methods: A muftisource enumeration followed by the application of the capture-recapture method with log-linear modelling including age and gender stratification to remove heterogeneity was implemented to provide an estimate of the unknown size of the opiate-using population. Two medical and one legal data sources were used. Results: It was found that the ratio of known to unknown opiate users was 1:1.15 with a total of 13,460 (95% Cl: 12,037–15,306) users estimated in Dublin In 1996. Conclusion: The findings of this study have important ramifications for service delivery.
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Author: COMISKEY, CATHERINE; Barry, Joe M.
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Capture-recapture, Opiates, Prevalence, Heterogeneity, Delivery of health care, Gender, Stratification, Substance abuseDOI:
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