In their own words: a qualitative study of factors promoting resilience and recovery among postpartum women with opioid use disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality for women, especially during the perinatal period. Opioid overdose has become a significant cause of maternal death in the United States, with rates highest in the immediate postpartum year. While pregnancy is a time of high motivation for healthcare engagement, unique challenges exist for pregnant women with OUD seeking both substance use treatment and maternity care, including managing change after birth. How women successfully navigate these barriers, engage in treatment, and abstain from substance use during pregnancy and postpartum is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of postpartum women with OUD who successfully engaged in both substance use treatme

SUBMITTER: Goodman DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7081623 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature