Factors influencing female engagement, retention and completion of substance abuse treatment: a systematic review

ConclusionsThe study found that services are struggling to cope with reduced government funds and increased demand resulting in shorter appointment times, quick turnover of staff and difficulty in accessing appointments at primary care centres and specialist services. Improving outcomes in engagement, retention and completion could be achieved by adding services such as integrated mental health treatments, parenting interventions and stress-reducing therapies and recruiting more female counsellors so women feel more comfortable discussing their previous traumas.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research