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Patterns Of Substance Use And Buprenorphine Utilization To Predict Treatment Utilization For Opioid Use Disorder, Nicole M. Kent
Patterns Of Substance Use And Buprenorphine Utilization To Predict Treatment Utilization For Opioid Use Disorder, Nicole M. Kent
Doctoral Dissertations
Substance use continues to rise in the United States. In 2021, 5.6 million people had an opioid use disorder (OUD). OUD is highly stigmatized and is not treated as a chronic condition. People with OUD have been denied treatment for a single positive urine drug test. Pregnant women are further at risk of criminal charges or losing custody of their child. OUD treatment success is defined as opioid abstinence and the goal of treatment is to taper off medication, despite evidence that treatment retention leads to better outcomes. The purpose of this study was to identify patterns of buprenorphine utilization …
Mental Health Burden And Attitudes And Intention To Seek Mental Health Services In Saudi Women Living In The United States, Wjdan A. Almutairi
Mental Health Burden And Attitudes And Intention To Seek Mental Health Services In Saudi Women Living In The United States, Wjdan A. Almutairi
Doctoral Dissertations
Background: The number of Saudi nationals immigrating to the U.S. continues to increase. Saudi women immigrants may be at increased risk for mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, due to immigration-related stressors such as language difficulties, family separation, and cultural adjustment. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure anxiety and depression levels in Saudi women living in the U.S. and to assess factors affecting their intention to seek mental health services in the U.S. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, using online self-reported surveys. The study included a convenience sample of 160 Saudi women living in …