Date of Award
Spring 2025
Document Type
Project – Full Written
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Committee Chair
Nicole Waters
Abstract
This scholarly project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a faith-based community education program regarding opioid use disorder (OUD) in a rural area of Person County, North Carolina. Through 4 weekly sessions hosted at Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church, the program provided education on the signs and symptoms of opioid misuse, associated risks, available treatment options, support resources, and the use of Narcan. A pre- and post-survey design using a Likert scale measured changes in knowledge and confidence across five key domains. Data from participants (n = 54 total) showed statistically significant improvements in awareness and self-efficacy in most areas, particularly among sessions with higher attendance. These findings support the potential of faith-based educational interventions to improve community understanding of opioid use disorder and reduce stigma in underserved rural populations.
Recommended Citation
Reade, Tarrelle, "Educational Sessions on Opioid Use Disorder in a Rural Community: A Faith-Based Approach" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 139.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/nursing-dnp/139
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