Abstract

This presentation focuses on the factors influencing mothers of newborns to either continue or discontinue use of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. The desired outcome is to better understand barriers to cessation in hopes that effective intervention might take place and neonatal abstinence syndrome rates might decrease.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Natalie Harper, SN, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, Columbus, Indiana, USA; Emily Duke, SN, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, Edinburgh, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, Columbus, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Dependency, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Pregnancy

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Contributing factors in the successful cessation of drug and alcohol abuse in dependent mothers

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This presentation focuses on the factors influencing mothers of newborns to either continue or discontinue use of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. The desired outcome is to better understand barriers to cessation in hopes that effective intervention might take place and neonatal abstinence syndrome rates might decrease.