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Table 2 Barriers to and recommended strategies for facilitating the implementation of naloxone/opioid training for priority student groups

From: Application of The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to inform understanding of barriers and facilitators to the implementation of opioid and naloxone training on college campuses

Group affiliation

Barriers

Recommendations

Fraternity and Sorority members

Required to attend additional trainings for Greek life requirements causing increased training fatigue among members

Incentivize by integrating into and aligning with Greek life requirement

Student Athletes

Risk of opioid prescription after surgery and stigma around use

Have athletic trainers/ coaches (existing internal “program champions”) communicate about trainings

Student Recovery Coalition members

Messaging about naloxone may conflict with 12-step community programs

Have professors highlight opportunities for trainings and offer extra credit for participation

Student Military Veterans

Disconnected from campus communications due to being non-traditional students

Use social media to disseminate information about substance use resources

Columbia Health Staff members

 

Appoint or invite “health ambassadors” (students interested in health professions) to participate in trainings

Resident Assistants

Perceived as mandatory reporters, which may result in students avoiding disclosing opioid use to them