Table 3.
Student reported brief opioid overdose risk knowledge
| Correct (%) | Incorrect (%) | I do not know (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: General opioid knowledge | |||
| Long-acting opioids are used to treat chronic “round the clock” pain. [Statement is true] | 124 (74.25) | 13 (7.78) | 30 (17.96) |
| Methadone is a long acting opioid. [Statement is true] | 48 (28.74) | 32 (19.16) | 87 (52.10) |
| Restlessness, muscle and bone pain, and insomnia are symptoms of opioid withdrawal. [Statement is true] | 129 (77.25) | 5 (2.99) | 33 (19.76) |
| Heroin, OxyContin(R), and fentanyl are all examples of opioids. [Statement is true] | 141 (84.43) | 4 (2.40) | 22 (13.17) |
| Factor 2: Opioid overdose risk knowledge | |||
| Trouble breathing is NOT related to opioid overdose. [Statement is false] | 137 (82.04) | 2 (1.20) | 28 (16.77) |
| Clammy and cool skin is NOT a sign of an opioid overdose. [Statement is false] | 107 (64.07) | 5 (2.99) | 55 (32.93) |
| All overdoses are fatal (deadly). [Statement is false] | 133 (79.64) | 28 (16.77) | 6 (3.59) |
| Using a short-acting opioid and a long-acting opioid at the same time does NOT increase your risk of an opioid overdose. [Statement is false] | 127 (76.04) | 5 (2.99) | 35 (20.96) |
| Factor 3: Opioid overdose response knowledge | |||
| If you see a person overdosing on opioids, you can begin rescue breathing until a health worker arrives. [Statement is true] | 74 (44.31) | 14 (8.38) | 79 (47.31) |
| A sternal rub helps you evaluate whether someone is unconscious. [Statement is true] | 52 (31.14) | 10 (5.99) | 105 (62.87) |
| Once you confirm an individual is breathing, you can place him/her in the recovery position. [Statement is true] | 100 (59.88) | 12 (7.19) | 55 (32.93) |
| Narcan (naloxone) will reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. [Statement is true] | 131 (78.44) | 5 (2.99) | 31 (18.56) |