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Exploring Socio-Ecological and Structural Factors Among Black Men in Rural South Carolina to Inform Substance Use
Serge R Wandji1, Jean E Davis2, Monica H Swahn3
1College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
Substance Use : Research and Treatment
|July 29, 2025
Summary
This study explored substance use disorders (SUD) in rural Black men in South Carolina. Findings reveal financial, social, and systemic barriers, but also highlight community support as key for treatment acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Rural Health
Background:
- Substance Use Disorders (SUD) disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
- Understanding socio-ecological and structural factors is crucial for effective interventions.
- Black men in rural areas face unique challenges in accessing SUD treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore determinants of SUD among Black men in rural South Carolina.
- To inform the design of culturally relevant, community-based interventions.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to SUD treatment engagement.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study.
- 15 Black men (ages 33-66) with known SUD in rural South Carolina.
- Semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded, coded, and analyzed for emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Key themes: substance use perceptions, contributing factors, treatment acceptance determinants, relapse triggers.
- Barriers identified: financial constraints, peer influence, social dynamics, systemic inequalities.
- Facilitators identified: community/familial support, cultural relevance, self-awareness.
Conclusions:
- Socio-cultural and structural complexities impact SUD treatment and relapse prevention for this population.
- Culturally sensitive, community-driven approaches are needed.
- Further research is required to address treatment gaps and disparities.
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