Article ; Online: "My Goal is…to get Through the Day Without Pain": A Qualitative Study on Chronic Pain Experiences and Treatment Needs Among Child Caregiving Women.
Maternal and child health journal
2024
Abstract: Introduction: We aimed to understand connections between pain, caregiving, physical and behavioral health treatment needs, and motivations for prescription opioid use among child caregiving women with chronic pain.: Methods: We conducted in-depth, ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: We aimed to understand connections between pain, caregiving, physical and behavioral health treatment needs, and motivations for prescription opioid use among child caregiving women with chronic pain. Methods: We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 12 women (average age 48 years; 58% Black) in child caregiving roles, including women who were pregnant or trying to become pregnant and were caring for children or grandchildren < 18 years, and who received treatment at an outpatient pain management clinic. We used thematic text analysis to identify qualitative themes related to caregiving, pain, treatment, substance use, coping strategies, and sources of support. Results: A diverse sample of women reported high levels of stress and pain, substance use, interpersonal violence, depression, and financial strain. Most described difficulties at work, interacting with children or grandchildren, and engaging routine, daily activities due to their pain. Most indicated that they spent less time with family and friends due to their pain and had limited sources of support to help them navigate both caregiving and pain. Many described barriers to receiving appropriate healthcare, including prescription opioids, due to stigma or logistics, though most also reported positive healthcare experiences. Women also reported added daily-life, physical, mental health, and interpersonal stressors and difficulty navigating the healthcare system to receive needed care. Discussion: For women with chronic pain in child caregiver roles, results highlight the importance of care tailored to the physical needs of child caregiving and of trauma-informed approaches given the prevalence of comorbid conditions and trauma. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-02-24 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 1339905-6 |
| ISSN | 1573-6628 ; 1092-7875 |
| ISSN (online) | 1573-6628 |
| ISSN | 1092-7875 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10995-024-03915-5 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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