Original research
by
Tabatabaeepour, Nadia et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
We evaluated: (1) punitive prenatal substance use policies (PSUPs) criminalizing prenatal substance use or defining it as child maltreatment; (2) supportive PSUPs granting pregnant females priority access to SUD treatment; and (3) supportive PSUPs funding targeted SUD treatment programs for pregnant females.
Findings/Key points
Our findings suggest that supportive approaches that enhance access to SUD treatment may effectively reduce adverse maternal outcomes associated with prenatal opioid use. In contrast, punitive approaches may have harmful effects.
Design/methods
Insurance claim data
Keywords
Parents/caregivers
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Sex/Gender
