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Substance Use in Pregnancy:

Identifying Stigma and Improving Care

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About the Course

The article addresses the pervasive stigma faced by pregnant individuals who use substances, highlighting its detrimental impact on their care and outcomes. It explores how stigma, particularly among marginalized groups, leads to delayed care, isolation, and increased risks for both parent and child. The authors advocate for trauma-informed, harm reduction approaches and emphasize the importance of non-judgmental, supportive care practices. Additionally, the article stresses the need for person-centered, inclusive language to create a more compassionate clinical environment, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for pregnant people who use substances.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Substance Use in Pregnancy: Identifying Stigma and Improving Care created by Andrea Weber, MD, MME et al in 2021.

Publication Date

1st Edition Nov 2021

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Andrea Weber, MD, MME

Dr. Weber is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistance Director of Addiction Medicine at the Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She has published several works in peer reviewed journals.

Benjamin Miskle, PharmD

Dr. Miskle is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the Iowa College of Pharmacy. His work focuses on addiction treatment and has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.

Recommended For

Counselors, doctors, marriage and family therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Identify the different levels of stigma (individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy) and how they negatively affect the care and outcomes for pregnant people who use substances.
  2. Describe trauma-informed care principles and harm reduction strategies that can improve health outcomes for pregnant people using substances, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental and supportive care practices.
  3. Recognize the significance of using precise, person-centered language to reduce stigma and promote a more compassionate clinical environment, enhancing the overall quality of care for pregnant people who use substances.

Availability

This course is available starting Nov 6th, 2024 and expires Nov 5th, 2034

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Number 103608
1.5 CE credit hour
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  • Reading-Based Online
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