Cooperative Extension professionals' knowledge and attitudes toward the opioid epidemic: Implications for capacity development and outreach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Worsening of the opioid epidemic amplifies calls for involvement of the nationwide Cooperative Extension System (Extension) in addressing this crisis. Understanding knowledge and attitudes among Extension professionals who directly interact with communities is critical given identified needs for increased capacity and substantial federal investments supporting Extension's opioid response. This study explored opioid knowledge and attitudes among Extension professionals in one state to identify attitudes and perceptions that may influence community-level efforts.

Methods

An online survey including 25 Likert scale questions about attitudes and beliefs related to substance use was administered to Extension professionals. Questions were categorized into five concept

SUBMITTER: Washburn LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9428283 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature