Citation

Weaver GL, Hansen WB, Ruppert S, Tabassum QM, Hebard S, Milroy J, Wyrick D. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0000000000002956

PMID

37641182

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Workers in industries with high rates of opioid dispensing as well as those with high rates of non-fatal work-related injuries are at greater risk for opioid misuse, which can lead to addiction, overdose, or death.

METHODS: Using secondary cross-sectional data collected from 856 healthcare workers, this pilot study examines a conceptual model for workers' intentions to seek out prescription opioids and intentions to use opioids at higher doses over longer periods of time.

RESULTS: Results showed significant protective effects of Beliefs, Injunctive and Subjective Norms, and Behavioral Control on intentions to seek out opioids. On intentions to use higher doses over a longer time, Knowledge, Beliefs, Behavioral Control, Patient-Provider Communication, Workplace Safety, and Workplace Autonomy had significant protective effects.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study could be used to inform future multi-level interventions to prevent opioid misuse among employee populations.

Language: en