Sex differences in the prevalence and correlates of emergency department utilization among adults with prescription opioid use disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergency department (ED) is well-suited as an opportunity to increase treatment access for prescription opioid use disorder (POUD). We examined sex differences in ED utilization among individuals with POUD to understand potential sex-specific treatment barriers and needs.

Methods

Data from the 2005-2014 National Surveys on Drug use and Health were analyzed to examine the prevalence and correlates of past-year ED utilization among male and female adults aged 18 or older with POUD (n = 4412).

Results

Overall, 58.2% of adults with POUD reported past-year ED utilization. Adjusted logistic regression revealed that females (vs. males) with POUD were more likely to report past-year ED utilization. Among females with POUD, older age, lower income, obtaining op

SUBMITTER: John WS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6483831 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature