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18-12-2023 | Mood Disorders | Original Paper

Social Support and Associated Factors Among Men and Women in Pre-COVID Substance Use Treatment

Authors: Arielle A.J. Scoglio, Gemma McFarland, Camille Ianne Marquez, Atsushi Matsumoto, Alisa K. Lincoln

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 4/2024

Abstract

Low levels of social support are related to negative health outcomes, representing further obstacles to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). This study examined relationships among stressors, symptoms and social support in 124 women and 102 men engaged in two outpatient public sector substance use treatment programs. Multiple linear regression analyses were utilized to assess relationships between variables of interest and social support. Men reported significantly lower social support than women. Food insecurity was associated with lower social support for men (β= -13.6 [95% CI -26.7, -0.4], p = 0.04). When examining emotional support and tangible aid, victimization history was related to lower support (both types) for women while food insecurity was associated with lower support (both types) for men. Depression was related to lower emotional support among both men and women. Substance use treatment programs should explicitly target social support and related stressors to facilitate recovery for the individuals they serve.

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Title: Social Support and Associated Factors Among Men and Women in Pre-COVID Substance Use Treatment
Authors: Arielle A.J. Scoglio
Gemma McFarland
Camille Ianne Marquez
Atsushi Matsumoto
Alisa K. Lincoln
Publication date: 18-12-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Mood Disorders
Affective Disorder
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 4/2024
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-023-01218-7

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Social Support and Associated Factors Among Men and Women in Pre-COVID Substance Use Treatment

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