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June 15, 2024CureusOpen Access

Challenges and Implications for Substance Use and Mental Healthcare Among Under-Resourced Women in the COVID-19 Era

Maria C. Mejia de Grubb Alicia Kowalchuk Sandra González Muktha Nair Lisa Webb Nadine Scamp

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated disparities in mental healthcare and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment access, especially in under-resourced communities. This study aimed to comprehend the experiences of under-resourced women with SUD during the pandemic, their knowledge and attitudes toward it, and its impact on substance use and treatment access.

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Grubb et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e649f5b6db6435875da76b https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62452

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