Author/Authors :
Villegas Natalia A. نويسنده School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami,
Miami, USA , Chodhury Shonaly M. نويسنده School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami,
Miami, USA , B. Mitrani Victoria نويسنده School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami,
Miami, USA , Guerra Jessica نويسنده School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami,
Miami, USA
Abstract :
Background Most women in substance abuse treatment are of
childbearing age, and many of them have children who both are affected
by and influence the mother’s substance abuse and treatment behaviors.
Objectives This qualitative study (n = 13) was conducted in two drug
treatment centers in southern Florida and explored the perspectives of
mothers currently or recently in substance abuse treatment regarding
their recovery motivators and challenges, as well as their attitudes and
preferences regarding family involvement in their treatment. Patients
and Methods We used a qualitative descriptive approach. In-depth
interviews were conducted with the participants and centered on 3 major
themes: (a) motivators for recovery, (b) challenges for recovery, and
(c) attitudes and preferences for family involvement in recovery.
Results Findings revealed that family plays an important role in the
recovery of these mothers, and that mothers are willing to incorporate
their families in their recovery process. Women expressed a positive
attitude towards family therapy, and they believed that it could benefit
their recovery, and their relationship with their children and families.
Conclusions The findings of this study can contribute to the development
of a family-based substance abuse treatment aftercare intervention that
might benefit women in substance abuse treatment.
