TY - JOUR
KW - Adult
KW - Analgesics, Opioid/therapeutic use
KW - Humans
KW - opioid epidemic
KW - Opioid-Related Disorders/drug therapy
KW - Pennsylvania/epidemiology
KW - Social Stigma
KW - Surveys and Questionnaires
KW - opioid use disorder
KW - Opioids
KW - Stigma
KW - Substance use disorder
AU - Ö. Kaynak
AU - C. R. Whipple
AU - E. Bonnevie
AU - J. A. Grossman
AU - E. M. Saylor
AU - M. Stefanko
AU - C. McKeon
AU - J. Smyser
AU - W. S. Kensinger
A1 - 
AB - Background: The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis. Among initiatives surrounding treatment and prevention, opioid use disorder (OUD) stigma has emerged as a subject for intervention. Objectives: This study examines overall results and demographic differences of three subscales of a public stigma survey instrument: general attitudes, social distance, and treatment availability and effectiveness. Methods: A statewide sample of Pennsylvanian adults (N = 1033) completed an online survey about the opioid epidemic. Weighted percentage level of agreement was reported for each item. To determine significant differences in responding across demographic groups (gender, race, and urban/rural status), multiple one-way ANOVAs were analyzed. Significant differences in the level of agreement and disagreement (p < .05) were reported. Results: The majority of respondents agreed that the opioid epidemic is a problem and that anyone can become addicted to opioids; however, many Pennsylvanians still disagree that OUD is a medical disorder and continue to endorse social distance beliefs of people with OUD. Most participants agreed that there are effective treatments available, and that recovery was possible; however, a large portion of participants were unsure whether specific treatments are effective. Subscale mean differences were significant for gender and age. Conclusions/Importance: Findings highlight that stigmatized attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs about individuals who use opioids are still prevalent and that uncertainty remains about the effectiveness of OUD treatment. OUD interventions should use targeted messaging in order to impact the ongoing opioid crisis.
AD - School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA.; School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA.; Public Goods Project, Alexandria, Virginia, USA.; School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA.; School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA.; Shatterproof, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.; Shatterproof, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.; School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA.; School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA.
BT - Substance use & misuse
C5 - Healthcare Disparities; Opioids & Substance Use
CP - 7
CY - England
DO - 10.1080/10826084.2022.2064506
IS - 7
JF - Substance use & misuse
LA - eng
M1 - Journal Article
N2 - Background: The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis. Among initiatives surrounding treatment and prevention, opioid use disorder (OUD) stigma has emerged as a subject for intervention. Objectives: This study examines overall results and demographic differences of three subscales of a public stigma survey instrument: general attitudes, social distance, and treatment availability and effectiveness. Methods: A statewide sample of Pennsylvanian adults (N = 1033) completed an online survey about the opioid epidemic. Weighted percentage level of agreement was reported for each item. To determine significant differences in responding across demographic groups (gender, race, and urban/rural status), multiple one-way ANOVAs were analyzed. Significant differences in the level of agreement and disagreement (p < .05) were reported. Results: The majority of respondents agreed that the opioid epidemic is a problem and that anyone can become addicted to opioids; however, many Pennsylvanians still disagree that OUD is a medical disorder and continue to endorse social distance beliefs of people with OUD. Most participants agreed that there are effective treatments available, and that recovery was possible; however, a large portion of participants were unsure whether specific treatments are effective. Subscale mean differences were significant for gender and age. Conclusions/Importance: Findings highlight that stigmatized attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs about individuals who use opioids are still prevalent and that uncertainty remains about the effectiveness of OUD treatment. OUD interventions should use targeted messaging in order to impact the ongoing opioid crisis.
PP - England
PY - 2022
SN - 1532-2491; 1082-6084
SP - 1120
EP - 1130
EP - 
T1 - The Opioid Epidemic and the State of Stigma: A Pennsylvania Statewide Survey
T2 - Substance use & misuse
TI - The Opioid Epidemic and the State of Stigma: A Pennsylvania Statewide Survey
U1 - Healthcare Disparities; Opioids & Substance Use
U2 - 35459425
U3 - 10.1080/10826084.2022.2064506
VL - 57
VO - 1532-2491; 1082-6084
Y1 - 2022
ER -