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  • African Americans (AAs) in the Midwest experience disproportionately higher opioid overdose mortality rates compared to White populations, despite lower reported usage.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding factors influencing opioid use among AAs in the Midwest, especially within church communities.
  • The Black Church is a significant cultural institution with high attendance rates among AAs, presenting a potential venue for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors associated with lifetime opioid use among church-affiliated African Americans in the Midwest.
  • To inform the development of faith-based interventions for opioid use prevention and management within AA communities.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 250 participants in four African American churches in the Kansas City metropolitan area as part of the Taking It to the Pews (TIPS) intervention.
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictors of lifetime prescription opioid use.

Main Results:

  • Over half (53%) of participants reported lifetime prescription opioid use.
  • Predictors of lifetime opioid use included more frequent church attendance, lower likelihood of being on Medicaid, a history of severe pain, a history of illicit drug use, and a history of marijuana use.

Conclusions:

  • African American churches are strategically positioned to engage congregants and community members in health initiatives.
  • Integrating lifestyle interventions addressing pain management and stress reduction within AA churches could help prevent prescription opioid misuse.