Survey of stigma across healthcare workers in an urban, academic medical center regarding perinatal patients using opioids
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To examine healthcare workers' attitudes towards pregnant woman using opioids across provider type, specialty, and years of service. METHODS: Cross-sectional, anonymous survey of healthcare workers at an urban, academic medical center regarding attitudes towards pregnant women using opioids. RESULTS: One hundred and nineteen surveys were completed. Nurses were less likely to feel sympathetic towards pregnant women that use opioids (p = .016). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Differences in attitudes towards pregnant women using opioids were found between clinicians and nurses. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: Training and experience may contribute to attitude differences towards pregnant women using opioids.
Source: American Journal on Addictions
DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13446
Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Cleveland Clinic London
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,550
OpenAlex ID: W4381308750