Latent class analysis of perceived stigma among older adults receiving medications for opioid use disorder.
J Subst Use Addict Treat
; 156: 209187, 2024 01.
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| ID: mdl-37858796
ABSTRACT
RATIONALE Public stigma surrounds individuals who use medication for their recovery from a substance use disorder. However, we know little about subgroups of individuals with varying levels of perceived stigma and how these levels may be associated with physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and social support. METHODS:
We used latent class analysis to define subgroups of people aged 50-72 years of age (N = 104) who were enrolled in eight medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs to explore subgroupings and correlates of group membership.RESULTS:
We found evidence for three distinct classes of individuals and named the classes 1) the high stigma class, 2) the embarrassed class, and 3) the low stigma class. We found that people in the high-stigma class reported more rejection, more abstinence-based support group involvement, and reduced mental HRQOL.CONCLUSIONS:
Results suggest reducing stigma among people on MOUD may help to boost mental HRQOL and improve social support receipt. The results are consistent with iatrogenic effects of AA/NA support groups such that these treatment modalities may increase stigma due to their focus on abstinence-only treatment for substance use disorders.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Opioides
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Subst Use Addict Treat
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos