University of Kentucky · PsychologyWomen's Health and Overdose Prevention Lab
Michele Staton · Lexington, Kentucky
Research Focus
Dr. Michele Staton's lab at the University of Kentucky focuses on reducing overdose deaths among women, particularly those affected by the criminal justice system in rural areas. They are researching innovative strategies to support these women as they transition from jail back into their communities, aiming to improve their access to treatment and decrease overdose risks. The lab combines behavioral health approaches with practical support interventions to empower women during this critical period.
overdose preventionwomen's healthcriminal justicesubstance usebehavioral healthrural healthtreatment accesscommunity re-entry
Research Aims
4AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of recovery coaching for women transitioning from jail to rural communities.
AIM 02Investigate the role of contingency management in enhancing treatment entry and retention post-release.
AIM 03Examine barriers and facilitators to implementing overdose prevention strategies in the criminal justice context.
AIM 04Assess the economic impact of overdose prevention interventions for women in rural areas.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionrandomized controlled trialsbehavioral intervention designeconomic impact assessmentqualitative research techniquescommunity engagement strategiesintervention implementationoutcome measurementstatistical analysis
Output against the department
Publications160top 47% of dept.140th of 296
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Citations2.1kbottom 20% of dept.238th of 296
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