Illicit substance use among methadone maintenance therapy patients in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Siew Yen Ng ◽  
Jian Hui Chong ◽  
Mohamad Ikhwan Mohd Mazlan ◽  
Boon-Tiang Lau
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Maintenance Therapy ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Therapy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Illicit Substance ◽  
Illicit Substance Use

scholarly journals Licit and illicit substance use by adolescent students in eastern India: Prevalence and associated risk factors

2010 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 076-081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dechenla Tsering ◽  
Ranabir Pal ◽  
Aparajita Dasgupta
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Illicit Substance ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Illicit Substance Use ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

ABSTRACT Background: Use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances is a worldwide problem and aff ects many adolescents. Objective: (1) To fi nd out the magnitude of licit and illicit substance use among students; and (2) to fi nd out the association between socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the students and habits of use. Materials and Methods: This was a population-based cross-sectional study conducted during June 2003 to May 2004. In a multistage random sampling among all the districts and schools in West Bengal, India, 416 high school students from two schools were selected. The main outcome measures were substance use, namely, tobacco, alcohol, and cannabinoids. From the schools, all the students in the classes VIII, IX, and X were taken as the study population and were administered a pretested close-ended anonymous self-administered questionnaire relating to pattern, frequency, and correlates of substance use. Results: The ultimate response rate was 87.02% and 416 students could be covered in our study. The overall prevalence rates among rural and urban students were 6.14% and 0.6% for illicit drug use, 8.60% and 11.04% for tobacco, and 7.37% and 5.23% for alcohol consumption, respectively. Both licit and illicit substance use was associated more with male students. Current and regular use were mostly restricted to tobacco, and the use of a substance by family members had a signifi cant impact on its use by their children. “Enjoyment” and “Curiosity” were found to have the major infl uence in their decision to use a substance. Conclusions: Early identifi cation of the magnitude and the factors related to substance use can improve scopes for planning and preventive approaches for this vulnerable group before the problems get serious after which interventions become diffi cult.

scholarly journals Panic disorder and psychoactive substance use in primary care

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andressa Jacondino Pires ◽  
Camila Corrêa Casanova ◽  
Luciana de Avila Quevedo ◽  
Karen Jansen ◽  
Ricardo Azevedo da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychoactive Substance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Illicit Substance ◽  
Illicit Substance Use ◽  
Substance Involvement

Objective: To identify the association between panic disorder and licit and illicit substance use in the population provided with primary care in the southern Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with patients from three primary care centers. We used the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) to evaluate substance use and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) to diagnose panic disorder. Results: A total of 1,081 subjects were evaluated. The prevalence of panic disorder was 5.6%. Panic disorder was associated with using marijuana (p = 0.001), tobacco (p = 0.001), cocaine (p < 0.001), and other illicit substances (p < 0.001). Conclusion: A significant association is noticed between panic disorder and licit and illicit substance use, thus, it is interesting to rethink the approach to treatment/intervention in patients with dual diagnosis.

scholarly journals SUBSTANCE USE AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
Omole VN ◽  
◽  
Irohibe CK ◽  
Usman NO ◽  
Audu O ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western World ◽  
Significant Determinant ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Research studies abound on substance use among healthcare workers (HCWs) in the western world, but a paucity of such information is the case in developing countries. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of substance use among HCWs in a Nigerian tertiary hospital and the variety of substances commonly used. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 HCWs selected across 4 professional cadres by stratified random sampling method. Results: About 85.5% of the respondents were past and/or current users of substances or substance-containing food items. Out of the 325 respondents who had ever used substances before, 208 (64%) were current users- these represented 54.7% of the whole. Coffee, alcohol and kolanuts were most frequently used. Diazepam was the least used. Gender was a statistically significant determinant of substance use (p<0.05). Conclusion: Substance use among HCWs carries grave implications for practitioners and patients alike. Further research towards unearthing and addressing the factors fueling this menace in developing countries will contribute immensely in resolving this challenge.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to identify the determinants of non-communicable diseases among fishermen in Southern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhila Doddamani ◽  
A. B. Kirthinath Ballala ◽  
Sharath P. Madhyastha ◽  
Asha Kamath ◽  
Muralidhar M. Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Dietary Practice ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background India is currently facing a rising epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Identification of modifiable risk factors is of paramount importance to curb this menace. Fishermen are one of the most vulnerable occupational groups with unique characteristics that make them prone to acquire NCDs, as a significant share of their life is spent at sea. Hence, this study was planned to ascertain the burden of NCDs, determine various risk factors of NCDs, and measure the association between risk factors and NCDs among fishermen of Coastal Karnataka in South India. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 681 fishermen aged 18 years and above as per the semi-structured interview schedule for two years (2017–2019). A convenience sampling strategy was adopted. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS v.15.0. The results were described in terms of proportions and their 95% confidence intervals. Continuous data were summarized using the mean and standard deviation or median and interquartile range depending on the skewness of data. Chi-square test was used to study the association between NCDs and modifiable risk factors. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify risk factors of NCDs. Results The mean (SD) age of the population was 42.5 (SD 12.5) years. The mean years involved in fishing was 19.8 years (SD 10.9). More than half (59.5%) of the study participants had severe stress and most (80.3%) were ever substance users. Advancing age, not being able to contact family while at sea, poor dietary practice, ever substance use, increasing waist circumference were significant correlates of NCDs. Conclusions The commonly prevalent risk factors of NCDs among fishermen included poor dietary practice, higher stress levels, substance use, increasing waist circumference, and inability to contact with family while at sea. Hypertension and Diabetes were the two common NCDs in the study population. There is a need for immediate attention in managing NCDs’ risk factors by promoting a healthy lifestyle by primary health care providers through a sustainable community awareness program targeting fishermen at a convenient time and location, either at the sea-port or meeting places. Harmful effects of substance use, healthy dietary practices, and the importance of physical activity outside their job need emphasis. In addition, screening programs should be organized with the help of boat owners and fishing associations at-least once a year to pick up NCDs at an early stage.

INCIDENTAL GALL BLADDER CARCINOMA (IGBC) IN CHOLECYSTECTOMY SPECIMENS REMOVED FOR CHOLELITHIASIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharmpal Godara ◽  
Vijay Pal Singh Dhayal
Keyword(s):  
Gall Bladder ◽  
Bladder Carcinoma ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Survival Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Gall Bladder Carcinoma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Records

Background: The present study highlights the occurrence of Incidental gallbladder carcinoma (IGBC) detected during histopathological examination in cholecystectomy specimens removed for cholelithiasis. Methods- This is a tertiary hospital based cross-sectional study of 500 cholecystectomy specimens removed during cholelithiasis. Relevant hospital records, histopathology slides and reports were reviewed, re-evaluated and studied. Results: 4(0.80%) cases of incidental gall bladder carcinoma (IGBC) were diagnosed from the histopathological evaluation (HPE) of 500 cholecystectomy specimens, constituting 0.80% of gall bladder specimens received during the study period. The age of the patients with IGBC ranged from 51-80 years. More females were affected than males with a M:F ratio of 1:3. Conclusion: Early detection of IGBC by histopathological examination would have a favourable impact on prognosis and management thereby increasing the survival outcome. Keywords: Cholelithiasis, Incidental Gall Bladder Carcinoma

US-Mexico Border Stress and Daily Substance Use Among Latino Youth: a Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin R. Brady ◽  
Darcy Caldwell ◽  
Elizabeth S. Valdez ◽  
Allison Huff MacPherson ◽  
Melanie L. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mexico Border ◽  
Us Mexico Border
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