Perceptions of Rural Primary Care Providers in Caring for Infants Exposed to Opioids in Utero: A Qualitative Study

Authors

Adessa M. MoranoFollow

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Date

2021

Abstract

Vermont has one of the highest rates of substance use throughout pregnancy in the country, however there is limited research on the pediatric primary care of infants under one year of age who were exposed to opioids in utero. This project used qualitative interviewing and thematic coding to identify core themes in pediatric primary care for these infants. Core themes and their corresponding targeted areas of improvement and future directions were identifies.

Clinical Site

Pediatric Primary Care at Central Vermont Medical Center

Keywords

opioids, infants, neonatal abstinence syndrome, pediatrics, qualitative, Vermont

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Recommended Citation

Morano, Adessa M., "Perceptions of Rural Primary Care Providers in Caring for Infants Exposed to Opioids in Utero: A Qualitative Study" (2021). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 667.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/667