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Esra Albal1, Gizem Şahin Bayındır2, Tuba Çömez İkican3
1Adult Detoxification Center, Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Introduction:
Women with substance use disorders (SUD) face distinct gender-based challenges in accessing and engaging with treatment, including stigma, caregiving responsibilities and inadequate institutional support. Despite increasing rates of substance use among women, their treatment needs remain under-addressed in both clinical practice and research.
Aim:
This study explored the lived experiences of women with SUD regarding their motivations and barriers to seeking and maintaining treatment in a psychiatric inpatient setting in Türkiye.
Method:
A descriptive phenomenological approach was used. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 women diagnosed with SUD who had completed detoxification and were receiving inpatient care. Data were analysed using Colaizzi's method, supported by MAXQDA 24.0.
Results:
As a result of the research, two main themes emerged: 'Motivations and Barriers'. Also, four sub-themes: (1) Motivation to initiate treatment, (2) Motivation to maintain treatment, (3) Barriers to initiating treatment and (4) Barriers to maintaining treatment, and 17 codes were determined.
Discussion:
Motivations and barriers to treatment among women with SUD reflect an interplay of psychological, social and structural factors. Addressing these multidimensional needs is essential for sustained recovery.
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