Experiences of healthcare providers caring for pregnant individuals with substance use disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Substance use disorder (SUD) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, yet many patients face significant barriers to accessing treatment, including experiencing bias and stigma from healthcare providers. To inform improvements in care delivery, this study explored the experiences of healthcare providers who care for pregnant individuals with SUD.

Methods

Researchers conducted seven focus group discussions (FGD) and fifteen in-depth interviews (IDI) using semi-structured guides, with participants drawn from both rural and urban hospital settings across Utah. All discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and examined using the Template Analysis approach.

Results

Among FGD participants (n =

SUBMITTER: Nantume A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716092 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature