@article{ref1,
title="Effects of workplace variables on workers intentions to misuse prescription opioids",
journal="Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
year="2023",
author="Weaver, GracieLee and Hansen, William B. and Ruppert, Scarlett and Tabassum, Quazi Minhaz and Hebard, Stephen and Milroy, Jeffrey and Wyrick, David",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study could be used to inform future multi-level interventions to prevent opioid misuse among employee populations.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-2752",
doi="10.1097/JOM.0000000000002956",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002956"
}