Needs Assessment for Reentering Parents with Opioid Use Histories
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Date
2021-09-13
Authors
Morgan, Kaycee
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Over the last two decades, the number of children in the United States who experience parental incarceration along with parents navigating the reentry process have drastically increased. Making this population of parents more vulnerable is the fact that 20% of incarcerated individuals who suffer with a substance use disorder (SUD) will meet criterion for opioid use disorder (OUD). The development of interventions that target these lived experiences is important, but first, a solid understanding of the needs of this unique population, from their perspective, is essential. Using systems theory and phenomenological methodology, eight participants with shared experiences of the study phenomenon participated in semi-structured interviews that asked them about their needs surrounding navigation of reentry and parenting. Six key themes emerged centering on communication, parenting fears, timing, social support, introspective self-reflection, and unmet needs. Future research directions and implications for clinical interventions developed for this population of parents are provided.
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Needs Assessment, Opioid Use, Parents, Phenomenology, Previously Incarcerated