TY - JOUR
AU - H . Y. Lee
AU - J. C. Eyer
AU - Y. Luo
AU - H. Jeong
AU - S. Chapman
AU - M. Hudnall
A1 - 
AB - Using the social determinants of health (SDOH) framework, the current study aimed to examine opioid literacy and the role of SDOH on opioid literacy. This study used a cross-sectional survey design to collect self-reported data from people living in four rural Alabama counties affected by the opioid crisis. Participants reported moderate levels of opioid knowledge. There were no significant predictors of general knowledge. For opioid overdose knowledge, the strongest individual predictors were educational level (Bachelor's degree) and self-rated financial strain, which contributed to higher scale scores. For the models evaluating opioid overdose response knowledge, the strongest individual predictors were minority status (inverse), self-rated mental health, and interpersonal safety. Our findings indicate that SDOH, such as financial strain and interpersonal safety, are significantly linked to opioid literacy. Educational efforts to enhance opioid literacy, proper usage, and management in rural counties should consider SDOH factors. Findings further outline the team's integrative approach to developing intervention strategies for opioid treatment and recovery that can benefit the northwest Alabama community and beyond. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61(10), 52-59.].
AN - 37256747
BT - J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
C5 - Opioids & Substance Use; Healthcare Disparities
CP - 10
DA - Oct
DO - 10.3928/02793695-20230523-03
DP - NLM
ET - 20230602
IS - 10
JF - J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
LA - eng
N2 - Using the social determinants of health (SDOH) framework, the current study aimed to examine opioid literacy and the role of SDOH on opioid literacy. This study used a cross-sectional survey design to collect self-reported data from people living in four rural Alabama counties affected by the opioid crisis. Participants reported moderate levels of opioid knowledge. There were no significant predictors of general knowledge. For opioid overdose knowledge, the strongest individual predictors were educational level (Bachelor's degree) and self-rated financial strain, which contributed to higher scale scores. For the models evaluating opioid overdose response knowledge, the strongest individual predictors were minority status (inverse), self-rated mental health, and interpersonal safety. Our findings indicate that SDOH, such as financial strain and interpersonal safety, are significantly linked to opioid literacy. Educational efforts to enhance opioid literacy, proper usage, and management in rural counties should consider SDOH factors. Findings further outline the team's integrative approach to developing intervention strategies for opioid treatment and recovery that can benefit the northwest Alabama community and beyond. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61(10), 52-59.].
PY - 2023
SN - 0279-3695 (Print); 0279-3695
SP - 52
EP - 59+
ST - Opioid Literacy Among Individuals Living in Rural Alabama: The Role of Social Determinants of Health
T1 - Opioid Literacy Among Individuals Living in Rural Alabama: The Role of Social Determinants of Health
T2 - J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
TI - Opioid Literacy Among Individuals Living in Rural Alabama: The Role of Social Determinants of Health
U1 - Opioids & Substance Use; Healthcare Disparities
U3 - 10.3928/02793695-20230523-03
VL - 61
VO - 0279-3695 (Print); 0279-3695
Y1 - 2023
ER -