The Role of Empowerment in Facilitating Successful Treatment and Retention Rates for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Seeking and Receiving Treatment for Co-Occuring IPV and Oud

Pregnant and postpartum women who experience IPV and opioid misuse experience complex barriers and facilitators to treatment. Qualitative analysis of 43-semi structured interviews of IPV and opioid misuse providers, show strength-based approaches create greater sense of control and competence and increased trust resulting in improved retention rates.