Date of Submission
2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Stephanie Felgoise, PhD, ABPP
First Advisor
Michelle Lent, PhD
Second Advisor
Suzie Panichelli Mindel, PhD
Third Advisor
Jeanette Bowles, drPH
Abstract
The present study utilized a mix methods approach to examine the relationship between professional role, years of experience, and support for harm reduction strategies to treat Opioid Use Disorder. There were 84 participants who completed the online survey. The survey included both quantitative and qualitative questions about their professional role, years of experience, age, use of cognitive behavioral therapy for opioid use disorder, and support for harm reduction strategies. There was no significant association among years of experience and support for harm reduction strategies (including safe injection sites). Additionally, there were no significant findings among age and support for harm reduction strategies (including safe injection sites). The qualitative data revealed both positive (i.e. facilitates treatment, new needles/harm reduction, disease prevention, etc.) and negative themes (i.e. enables drug use, access to drugs, effects on the community, etc.) about safe injection sites. Given the nonsignificant findings variety of qualitative responses, further research should be conducted to explore support of harm reduction strategies among mental health professionals.
Recommended Citation
Womer, Portia, "Attitudes of Providers and Researchers Toward Harm Reduction Strategies" (2023). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 599.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/599