The impact of social isolation policies during COVID-19 on suburban mothers and pregnant women with opioid use disorder.
Women Health
; 64(7): 540-550, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38987864
ABSTRACT
The aim of this qualitative research paper was to identify how social isolation policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of pregnant women and mothers with opioid use disorder. Between 2020 and 2022, in-depth interviews were conducted with 37 mothers and pregnant women living in the suburbs of Newark, NJ, and New Haven, CT. Participants had to be at least 18 years old, misused or abused opioids in the last 12 months while residing in a suburban location, and pregnant or caring for children aged 12 and younger. We used syndemics theory to guide our grounded theory analysis to identify relationships between social situations, health conditions, and opioid use disorder. Five major themes emerged that were either directly or indirectly impacted by social isolation caused by policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic Relationships, Environment, Services, Drug Use, and Health. Findings from this study reveal new insights into how mothers and their health were impacted by prolonged social isolation policies and offer suggestions for policymakers and service providers to better address future crisis.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Isolamento Social
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População Suburbana
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Gestantes
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Mães
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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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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Women Health
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos