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A qualitative study of treatment needs among pregnant and postpartum women with substance use and depression
Caroline Kuo1, Yael Chatav Schonbrun, Caron Zlotnick
11Behavioral and Social Sciences and Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University , Providence, Rhode Island , USA.
Abstract:
Little is known about treatment for pregnant and postpartum women with co-occurring substance use and depression. Funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, we conducted three focus groups with 18 pregnant and postpartum women in 2011 at an urban substance use treatment clinic. A semi-structured discussion guide probed for factors impacting treatment outcomes and needs. Data were analyzed using grounded theory. Women identified motivational, family, friend, romantic, and agency characteristics as facilitative or challenging to their recoveries, and desired structure (group treatment, a safe environment, and transportation) and content (attention to mental health, family, and gender-specific issues) of treatment.
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