Publications by authors named "Bilal T Abbas"

Background: Research is lacking on community and pharmacy-level factors that are associated with stocking buprenorphine. To address these gaps, this study applied a socio-ecological framework to estimate the association between community- and pharmacy-level factors and buprenorphine stocking among a sample of pharmacies in New York City.

Methods: A telephone survey recruitment strategy was used to administer surveys to 662 pharmacies on the New York City Naloxone Standing Order Pharmacy list in 2018.

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Background: This systematic review/meta-analysis aimed to synthesize empirical evidence from randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of culturally adapted interventions (CAIs) for substance use and related consequences for adults of color.

Methods: Six electronic databases were searched to identify eligible studies. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risks of bias.

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