Adolescents' Perspectives on Prescription Opioid Misuse and Medication Safety.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored adolescents' perspectives on prescription opioids, opioid safety and misuse, and sources of opioid information.

Methods

High school students participated in focus groups that elicited information about adolescent perspectives on prescription opioids and opioid safety. Demographic information was collected. Focus groups consisted of 5 to 8 student participants and 2 moderators. Focus groups were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed. Transcript content was thematically analyzed using NVivo.

Results

A total of 54 high school students (59% female, 44% white, 44% Latino) participated in 8 focus groups. Participants ranged from ages 14 to 18 years and grades 9 to 12. Five major themes emerged: 1) perceptions of prescription opioids an

SUBMITTER: Abraham O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7887877 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature