Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

Highlights • A review of mothers with substance use disorders with children in out of home care. • Mothers had multiple co-occurring problems and many had mental health issues. • Mothers who used heroin had lower reunification rates. • Sexual and reproductive health is an area that requires further...

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Published in:The International journal of drug policy 2015-09, Vol.26 (9), p.820-831
Main Authors: Doab, Anna, Fowler, Cathrine, Dawson, Angela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Child
Child welfare and mothers
Children & youth
Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration
Discriminant analysis
Drug policy
Drug use
Family
Female
Health Policy
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Internal Medicine
Intervention
Medical Education
Mother-Child Relations
Mothers
Mothers - statistics & numerical data
Out-of-home-care
Reunification
Substance abuse
Substance use disorders
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Systematic review
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Summary:Highlights • A review of mothers with substance use disorders with children in out of home care. • Mothers had multiple co-occurring problems and many had mental health issues. • Mothers who used heroin had lower reunification rates. • Sexual and reproductive health is an area that requires further research. • A one-stop-shop primary health care model may improve outcomes.
ISSN:0955-3959
1873-4758
DOI:10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.05.025