Abstract
This study identifies barriers that African American women encounter while accessing substance use disorder treatment in San Joaquin County and Sacramento County. There is a gap in research identifying barriers that African American women encounter while accessing substance use disorder treatment. The researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with 5 women. Three themes emerged; perceived racial bias, lack of family support, and believing they did not need treatment. It is recommended that healthcare providers provide more treatment options for African American women and cultural competency training for substance use disorder providers.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Alexis; Gietzen, Lindsay; and Sundarrajan, Madhu
(2024)
"African American Women: Barriers Encountered when Accessing Substance Use Disorder Treatment,"
Pacific Journal of Health: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56031/2576-215X.1045
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol7/iss1/17
