Table 2.
Prevalence of Substance Use and Concerns about Substance Use in Family/Household Members of Pediatric Patientsa
| Use in householdb |
Concern about usec |
It is important to askd |
Feel comfortable discussinge |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any substance use | 133 (50.8) | 82 (31.4) | 221 (81.6) | 226 (83.4) |
| Cigarette/tobacco use | 102 (37.6) | 72 (27.6) | 207 (76.4) | 220 (81.2) |
| Alcohol use | 50 (18.5) | 6 (2.3) | 198 (73.1) | 212 (78.2) |
| Marijuana use | 26 (9.6) | 11 (4.2) | 191 (70.5) | 199 (73.7) |
| Heroin use | 5 (1.9)f | 3 (1.2)f | 186 (68.6)g | 194 (71.6)g |
| Prescription drug useh | 4 (1.5) | 2 (0.8) | -- | -- |
a
Categories are not mutually exclusive
b
Does anyone in your family/household (including you) use
c
Do you have any concerns about someone in your family or household (including you) who is using…
d
During my child’s check-ups I think it is important for my child’s pediatrician to ask about…
e
During my child’s check-ups (or annual physical appointments), I would feel comfortable discussing ___________ with my child's pediatrician.
f
Includes methadone.
g
Acceptability measures assessed regarding “heroin, cocaine, and other drug use.”
h
Importance and comfort with discussing was not assessed for prescription drug use.