A descriptive analysis of rural-urban overdose experiences among incarcerated women with opioid use disorder

Megan F Dickson; Shawn M Jamison; J. Matthew Webster; Martha Tillson; Carrie B Oser; Jaxin Annett; Michele Staton

doi:10.1111/ajad.70025

A descriptive analysis of rural-urban overdose experiences among incarcerated women with opioid use disorder

Megan F Dickson, Shawn M Jamison, J. Matthew Webster, Martha Tillson, Carrie B Oser, Jaxin Annett, Michele Staton

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Despite elevated overdose risk in rural communities, rural/urban differences in overdose risk factors are understudied among women with criminal legal system involvement. This study examines substance use and overdose among incarcerated women.

METHODS: Women (N = 900) were randomly selected from nine Kentucky jails, screened, and interviewed as part of a larger study. Bivariate analyses were used to identify group differences.

RESULTS: Rural women were less likely to report pre-incarceration overdose and to receive emergency services post-overdose. Substance use also varied.

CONCLUSIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: Results underscore the importance of Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution in rural communities.

Original language	English
Journal	American Journal on Addictions
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.70025
State	E-pub ahead of print - Mar 28 2025

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A descriptive analysis of rural-urban overdose experiences among incarcerated women with opioid use disorder

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