Vulnerability to alcohol and other drug disorders in rural women.
Alcohol and other drug disorders (AOD) are a growing problem among women, with estimates as high as 11 million U.S. women affected. This article is a report of the results from 2 studies investigating risk factors for AOD disorders in rural women. Samples of the 2 studies were combined for a total of 267 women. Analyses focused on victimization as a vulnerability factor for AOD disorders in rural women. Comorbid Axis I mental disorders and nursing implications are discussed.
Boyd
Mary R
MR
College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D011204:Poverty Areas; D012307:Risk Factors; D012423:Rural Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013022:South Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016387:Women's Health