Perceptions around medications for opioid use disorder among a diverse sample of U.S. adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) including methadone (MMT), buprenorphine (BUP), and naltrexone (NTX) are safe and effective. However, there are significant negative perceptions surrounding MOUD, creating barriers to uptake. While research on MOUD stigma has largely focused on provider and patient experiences, fewer studies have explored MOUD perceptions among the general public. Given that MOUD stigma expressed by social ties surrounding individuals with OUD can influence treatment choices, we assessed MOUD perceptions among U.S. adults to determine how beliefs impacted treatment preference. We further explored how MOUD perceptions may be amplified among racialized groups with histories of experiencing drug-related discrimination.

Methods

The study co

SUBMITTER: Jaffe K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11897984 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature