Perceptions of Primary Care Among Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study.
Subst Use Addctn J
; 45(4): 698-705, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Underutilization of primary care and receipt of preventive health services have been reported among women with opioid use disorder. The aim of this study was to describe perceptions of primary care among women in treatment for opioid use disorder.METHODS:
Between May and June 2022, 27 women who were receiving treatment for opioid use disorder from one opioid treatment program participated in this study. Participants completed one data collection session which involved a brief questionnaire followed by a semi-structured interview. Participants were asked questions about their overall experience with primary care as well as perceived facilitators and barriers to primary care utilization and quality. Interview transcripts were analyzed using an inductive thematic approach.RESULTS:
Three themes emerged from the interviews within the domain of "Facilitators to Primary Care," including (1) coordination of care, (2) continuity of care, and (3) relationship with health care providers. Four themes emerged from the interviews within the domain of "Barriers to Primary Care," including (1) perceived judgment from health care providers, (2) childcare needs, (3) issues related to location, and (4) issues related to time.CONCLUSION:
Approaches to primary care that help alleviate barriers to care and highlight the aspects of care that are valued may improve quality and utilization of care, thus enhancing the health and well-being of a vulnerable population.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Atenção Primária à Saúde
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Opioides
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Subst Use Addctn J
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos