Factors Shaping Medical Student Attitudes Toward Harm Reduction
Our findings show that exposure to PWUD may positively impact medical students' attitudes and knowledge in caring for patients with substance use disorders. However, gaps in knowledge and self-confidence persist, particularly in preclinical years. Introducing harm reduction and substance use topics earlier in the curriculum may address knowledge gaps, shift attitudes, and ultimately equip students to provide equitable care.
Authors
- Sarah E. Stumbar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3238-1226)
- Prasad Bhoite (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2548-0066)
- Lizzeth N. Alarcon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8067-9476)
- Rachel Clarke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9606-2510)
- Rachel Siretskiy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5863-8108)
- Nicole Moscoso
- Ashley Newsholme
Institutions
- Florida International University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PRiMER
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22454/primer.2025.947272
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00