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Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal 9/2012

01.12.2012

Barriers to Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment Among Rural Pregnant Women in Kentucky

verfasst von: Afton Jackson, Lisa Shannon

Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Ausgabe 9/2012

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Abstract

Research presenting outcomes for women who enter substance abuse treatment during pregnancy consistently shows benefits. While treatment has nearly universal benefits, there are many barriers to seeking substance abuse treatment for pregnant women. The purpose of this study is to explore barriers for rural pregnant women seeking substance abuse treatment. There were three eligibility criteria for study participation: (1) aged 18 and older, (2) pregnant, and (3) undergoing short-term inpatient detoxification at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Eighty-five rural women (N = 85) were included in the analysis. Substance use history and previous treatment were assessed with measures adapted from the Addiction Severity Index. Treatment barriers were measured with three qualitative questions and were coded into four overarching categories: availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability barriers. This sample had an extensive substance use history. Almost all participants had used alcohol (98%), marijuana (98%), illicit opiates (99%), and cigarettes (97%). On average, participants reported about two barriers to receiving treatment (Mean = 1.8; SD = 1.3), with over 80% of the sample reporting having experienced any barrier to treatment. The majority experienced acceptability (51%) and accessibility (49%) barriers. Twenty-six percent (26%) of the sample reported availability barriers. A smaller percentage of participants reported affordability barriers (13%). Rural pregnant women seeking substance abuse treatment face many obstacles to receiving needed treatment. More studies on barriers to substance abuse treatment among rural pregnant women are needed. Identifying these barriers can help in improving treatment access and services.
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Metadaten
Titel
Barriers to Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment Among Rural Pregnant Women in Kentucky
verfasst von
Afton Jackson
Lisa Shannon
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2012
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Maternal and Child Health Journal / Ausgabe 9/2012
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-011-0923-5

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