Complementary therapies in substance use recovery with pregnant women and girls.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Supporting women and girls who are pregnant and experiencing substance use challenges is a high priority for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. Complementary therapies (CTs) can be effective forms of treatment in some contexts and populations; however, research on the use of CTs in substance use recovery with pregnant women and girls is scarce. To fill this gap, we conducted a mixed methods study using survey data collected at a women's recovery center in Canada. Our objectives were to describe CTs provided at the program; identify what CTs are perceived by participants as most/least positive; and explore factors that may impact participant experiences with CTs.

Methods

We analyzed feedback responses from 255 women and girls (M_age = 27.5

SUBMITTER: Flannigan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528000 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature