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Jeeyae Choi1, Yeounsoo Kim-Godwin1
1School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 18, 2021
Summary
Opioid prevention needs gender-specific approaches. A tailored website offers a promising behavioral intervention for women
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Opioid misuse affects populations differently, necessitating tailored interventions.
- Existing opioid prevention programs may not adequately address the unique needs of women.
- Digital platforms offer scalable solutions for behavioral interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify essential components for a website-based behavioral intervention for women's opioid misuse.
- To inform the development of gender-specific digital tools for opioid prevention.
Main Methods:
- Community engagement project to gather input.
- Qualitative data analysis to identify key themes and components.
Main Results:
- Essential components for a women-focused opioid misuse website were identified.
- Community input highlighted specific needs for behavioral interventions.
Conclusions:
- A tailored website represents a logical and effective strategy for women's opioid misuse prevention.
- Gender-specific digital interventions are crucial for addressing the opioid crisis.
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