Publications by authors named "Kevonyah Edwards"
Development of a brief stigma and perceptions questionnaire for pharmacists: An exploratory factor analysis approach in New York state counties enrolled in the healing communities study.
Dawn Goddard-Eckrich Kyle Grealis Nabila El-Bassel David W Lounsbury Nishita Dsouza Kevonyah Edwards
J Subst Use Addict Treat
November 2024
Introduction: Little is known about how pharmacists' attitudes and stigma toward naloxone and Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) influence effective linkage to treatment. We examine the psychometrics of a new Pharmacist Opioid Use Disorder Perceptions Questionnaire (P-OUDP-Q), a multidimensional measure to examine pharmacists' stigma and perceptions related to MOUD in the New York State (NYS) site of the HEALing Communities Study.
Methods: The study recruited a sample of 324 pharmacists from 16 counties in NYS between January and June 2022.
Article Synopsis
- - Black women, particularly those in the carceral system, face severe health challenges, including heightened risks for HIV/STIs and chronic diseases, highlighting a need for improved healthcare access and experiences.
- - A study with 43 Black women in New York City revealed key barriers to healthcare, including provider mistrust, perceived disrespect, lack of effective health communication, and low health literacy.
- - To foster better healthcare relationships, the study emphasizes the need for accountability in healthcare providers, improved diversity training, responsiveness to patient feedback, and an increase in Black medical professionals.