Publications [#287940] of Eve S. Puffer

Papers Published

1. Puffer, ES; Skalski, LM; Meade, CS (2012). Changes in religious coping and relapse to drug use among opioid-dependent patients following inpatient detoxification.. Journal of religion and health, 51(4), 1226-1238. [21125425], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/22)

   Author's Comments:
   This article was published online ahead of print prior to this December publication date

   Abstract:
   Relapse rates remain high among people with opioid dependence. Identifying psychosocial factors associated with outcomes is important for informing behavioral treatments. This study examined religious coping, opioid use, and 12-step participation among 45 participants receiving inpatient opioid detoxification at baseline and follow-up. At baseline, higher positive coping was related to less frequent opioid use pre-admission (β = -.44, p < .001) and history of 12-step participation (OR = 2.33, p < .05). Decreases in negative coping after discharge predicted less opioid use (β = .55, p < .001), and increases in positive coping predicted more frequent 12-step program participation (β = .42, p < .05). Positive religious coping may be protective, while negative religious coping may be a barrier to treatment.