Factors associated with drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding among females who use drugs (FWUDs) in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Asnina Anandan ◽  
Nur Aizati Athirah Daud ◽  
Balasingam Vicknasingam ◽  
Suresh Narayanan ◽  
Azlinda Azman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Use of illicit drugs by adolescents and young adults of an urban settlement in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Rafael Alves Guimarães ◽  
Márcia Maria de Souza ◽  
Karlla Antonieta Amorim Caetano ◽  
Sheila Araujo Teles ◽  
Marcos André de Matos
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Settlement ◽  
Factors Associated

Summary Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with illicit drug use by adolescents and young adults of a formal urban settlement. Method: Cross-sectional study including adolescents and young adults 12-24 years of an urban settlement in the Midwest Region of Brazil. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Stata, version 12.0. We used Poisson regression model to estimate the factors associated with illicit drug use. Results: Of the total participants (n=105), 27.6% (95CI 20.0-36.9%) had used illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack, LSD and inhalants. The consumption of these substances was associated with male gender, use of body piercing and/or tattoos, licit drug use and self-report of signs and/or symptoms of sexually transmitted infections. Conclusion: High prevalence of illicit drug use was found in the individuals investigated, ratifying the presence of risk factors to the vulnerability of the settlers to use these substances in the urban settlement population.

Social factors associated with drug use in the Mexican school-age population: A comparison of two national surveys

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoshana Berenzon ◽  
Marcela Tiburcio ◽  
Virginia Barragán ◽  
Clara Fleiz ◽  
María Elena Medina-Mora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
School Age ◽  
National Surveys ◽  
Factors Associated

Protective and Risk Factors Associated with Drug Use Among Hispanic Youth

1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Gfroerer ◽  
Mario De la Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Hispanic Youth ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Therapy Increases Childhood Nasal Colonization by Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Strains Producing High Levels of Penicillinase

2004 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 4618-4623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didier Guillemot ◽  
Stephane Bonacorsi ◽  
John S. Blanchard ◽  
Philippe Weber ◽  
Sylvie Simon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Nasal Carriage ◽  
Penicillin G ◽  
Nasal Colonization ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Amoxicillin Clavulanate ◽  
Resistant Strains

ABSTRACT We examined factors associated with penicillinase production by nasal carriage Staphylococcus aureus strains in 648 children aged 3 to 6 years attending 20 randomly sampled playschools. The children were prospectively monitored for drug use and medical events for 6 months and were then screened for S. aureus carriage. Isolates were tested for their susceptibility to penicillin G and methicillin, and penicillinase production by methicillin-susceptible, penicillin-resistant strains was quantified. S. aureus was isolated from 166 children (25.6%). Exposure to amoxicillin-clavulanate during the previous 3 months was associated with higher penicillinase production by penicillin-resistant, methicillin-susceptible strains (odds ratio, 3.6; P = 0.03). These results suggest that use of the amoxicillin-clavulanate combination could induce a herd selection process of S. aureus strains producing higher levels of penicillinase.

scholarly journals 393. Changing Trends, Risk Factors, and Treatment Challenges in Staphylococcus aureus Septic Arthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S202-S202
Author(s):  
Valerie Gobao ◽  
Mostafa Alfishawy ◽  
Neel Shah ◽  
Karin Byers ◽  
Mohamed Yassin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Septic Arthritis ◽  
Intravenous Drug ◽  
Intravenous Drug Use ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rule Out

Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus is a common organism in native septic arthritis. It is traditionally believed to be self-limited with rapid and aggressive debridement and appropriate antibiotic selection. The incidence of S. aureus septic arthritis is increasing, and further characterization is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment. For patients presenting with native S. aureus septic arthritis, we evaluated the reliability of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) screening as a predictor to rule out MRSA septic arthritis, the risk factors associated with this disease, and the treatment and surgical outcomes. Methods A retrospective case–control study of patients diagnosed with septic arthritis in the UPMC health system (Pittsburgh, PA) between 2012 and 2016 was completed. The primary outcomes of interest were surgical intervention and the need to alter antibiotic treatment. Patient demographics, characteristics, and outcomes were recorded. Results A total of 215 cases of septic arthritis were identified, and 64% (n = 138) had S. aureus cultured. In this set, 36% (50/138) of these patients were identified with MRSA. Of the patients diagnosed with MRSA septic arthritis, 50% screened prior to admission had a positive result (8/16) and 48% screened during admission had a positive result (14/29). Compared with septic arthritis with other organisms, risk factors associated with S. aureus included history of intravenous drug use (OR: 4.3, CI: 1.7 to 10.8, P = 0.002) and being immunocompetent (OR: 0.3, CI: 0.1 to 0.6, P = 0.002). These infections were associated with concurrent infections of the spine (OR: 5.7, CI: 2.1 to 15.1, P = 0.0005). As compared with other organisms, there was a high probability of switching antibiotics during treatment (OR: 3.7, CI: 1.1 to 13.0, P = 0.04) and relapse of infection (OR: 4.2, CI: 1.2 to 14.6, P = 0.02). Conclusion S. aureus septic arthritis is associated with intravenous drug use, and not with immunosuppression. A negative MRSA screen does not rule out this organism. Concurrent spine infections are common. There is a high likelihood of infection relapse and that antibiotics will need to be altered during treatment. With the opioid epidemic, the incidence is likely to increase further. More work is needed to improve diagnosis and overcome treatment challenges. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Hepatitis A Person-to-Person Outbreaks: Epidemiology, Morbidity Burden, and Factors Associated With Hospitalization—Multiple States, 2016–2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan G Hofmeister ◽  
Jian Xing ◽  
Monique A Foster ◽  
Ryan J Augustine ◽  
Cole Burkholder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
The United States ◽  
Morbidity Burden ◽  
Adjusted Risk ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adjusted Risk Ratio ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Available Information

Abstract Background Since 2016, the United States has experienced person-to-person hepatitis A outbreaks unprecedented in the vaccine era. The proportion of cases hospitalized in these outbreaks exceeds historical national surveillance data. Methods We described the epidemiology, characterized the reported increased morbidity, and identified factors associated with hospitalization during the outbreaks by reviewing a 10% random sample of outbreak-associated hepatitis A cases in Kentucky, Michigan, and West Virginia—3 heavily affected states. We calculated descriptive statistics and conducted age-adjusted log-binomial regression analyses to identify factors associated with hospitalization. Results Participants in the random sample (n = 817) were primarily male (62.5%) with mean age of 39.0 years; 51.8% were hospitalized. Among those with available information, 73.2% reported drug use, 14.0% were experiencing homelessness, 29.7% were currently or recently incarcerated, and 61.6% were epidemiologically linked to a known outbreak-associated case. Residence in Michigan (adjusted risk ratio [aRR] = 1.8), being a man who has sex with men (aRR = 1.5), noninjection drug use (aRR = 1.3), and homelessness (aRR = 1.3) were significantly (P < .05) associated with hepatitis A-related hospitalization. Conclusions Our findings support current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations to vaccinate all persons who use drugs, men who have sex with men, and persons experiencing homelessness against hepatitis A.

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