Variations in national availability of waivered buprenorphine prescribers by racial and ethnic composition of zip codes

202217 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Katherine A. Hirchak · Washington State University Spokane

Solmaz Amiri · Washington State University

Gordon Kordas · Washington State University Spokane

Oladunni Oluwoye · Washington State University Spokane

Abram J. Lyons · Washington State University Spokane

Kelsey Bajet · Washington State University Spokane

Judith A. Hahn

Abstract

Our findings suggest that among AI/AN and Black/African American neighborhoods, availability of waivered prescribers may not be a primary barrier. However, availability of waivered prescribers and prescribing might potentially be an obstacle for Hispanic/Latinx and rural communities. Additional research to determine factors related to improving MOUD availability among diverse communities therefore remains vital to advancing health equity.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 41-41

DOI: 10.1186/s13011-022-00457-3

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