Crawford, K., Russell, L., Graham, S. and Turner, F. (2023) Helping themselves and helping others: how the passage of time influences why mothers with addictions take part in research. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1204882. (doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1204882) (PMID:37860169) (PMCID:PMC10582753)
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Abstract
Introduction: Women with addiction issues are under-researched, despite previous evidence that women’s needs are less understood than men’s and that services can overlook gender-specific issues. The majority of women in treatment are mothers and a significant number have contact with child welfare services. The voices of these women are needed to shape and influence evidence-based treatment and service development. Aim: To examine reasons and rationale for participation in research in mothers with addiction issues and involvement with the child welfare system. Method: Reflexive thematic analysis was used on interview transcripts from two qualitative studies. Individual themes from each study were combined and analysed to develop themes covering both studies and at different timepoints in process of child welfare assessment or removal of child/ren. Results: Three themes were identified (1) altruism; (2) personal benefit; and (3) empowerment. These mothers wanted to help with research. However, they also participated with the hope that this might facilitate the return of their children or help them to access support or services. A change over time was evident and, in those further down the line from child removal, there was a stronger want for their voices to be heard in order to advocate for other women and create change in services.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | Study 1: this work was funded by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) (grant numbers 20130913 and IID/1/010449942); the Chief Scientist Office (grant number CZH4629); and the National Institute of Health Research (grant number 12/211/54). Study 2: this work was funded by Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Crawford, Mrs Karen and Turner, Ms Fiona and Graham, Ms Sharon and Russell, Dr Lynda |
| Authors: | Crawford, K., Russell, L., Graham, S., and Turner, F. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Journal Name: | Frontiers in Psychiatry |
| Publisher: | Frontiers Media |
| ISSN: | 1664-0640 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1664-0640 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2023 Crawford, Russell, Graham and Turner |
| First Published: | First published in Frontiers in Psychiatry 14:1204882 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence |
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