Psychosocial aspects, life events, and quality of life of a sample of adolescent males with substance use

Abstract Background Substance-Related Disorders are among the most common social problems caused by using legal and illegal substances. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the quality of life (QoL) and its related factors among women with substance use disorders referring to substance abuse treatment centers in Hamadan, west of Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out on 120 Iranian female substance users recruited through the census sampling method in 2018. Data collection tools consisted of demographic characteristics and QoL assessment (SF-36). Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 via one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and chi-square tests. Results The mean age of the participants was 33.2 ± 12.1 years and the mean score of their total QoL was 35.35 ± 13.5. The results of multiple linear regression analysis indicated that using methamphetamine (β = − 6.62) was the predictor of QoL in women. Moreover, there was a significant association between QoL and age (p < 0.001), educational level (p = 0.011), and age at first use (p < 0.001). Conclusion According to the results, the participants’ QoL was found to be at an unsatisfactory level. So, it is essential to implement educational help-seeking behavior for treatment and effectiveness educational, as well as holding mental health intervention, school-based substance abuse prevention, and harm reduction programs of substance use. This is especially important in adolescents, young, low-educated, early drug use, and methamphetamine user women, as it may increase the QoL

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Perceived family cohesion, social support, and quality of life in patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders compared with patients with mental and physical disorders

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice ◽

10.1186/s13722-021-00252-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Bente Birkeland ◽

Bente Weimand ◽

Torleif Ruud ◽

Darryl Maybery ◽

John-Kåre Vederhus

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Substance Use ◽

Substance Use Disorders ◽

Family Cohesion ◽

Service Providers ◽

Cancer Data ◽

Physical Disorders ◽

Patient Groups

Abstract Purpose Support from family and other social network elements can be important in helping patients to cope with practical and emotional consequences of diseases. The aim of the study was to examine perception of family and social support and quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). We compared them with patients in treatment for mental disorders (MDs) and physical disorders (PDs). Methods We used data from a national multicenter study that recruited patients (N = 518) from three treatment domains; SUD treatment units, MD treatment units, and PD treatment units (severe neurological conditions or cancer). Data on family cohesion, social support, and QoL were compared across patient groups. In addition, data on health variables was collected. We used a multiple linear regression procedure to examine how health and support variables were associated with QoL. Results Family cohesion and social support in the SUD and MD groups were rated at similarly low levels, substantially lower than in the PD group. The SUD group exhibited a somewhat lower QoL than did the PD group, but their QoL was still in the near-to-normal range. In contrast, the MD group had markedly low QoL. When examining factors associated with QoL, we found that greater family cohesion and social support were positively associated with QoL. Mental distress was the strongest factor, and was negatively associated with QoL (beta − 0.15, 95% CI = − 0.17/− 0.14, p < 0.001). Conclusion Service providers need to be aware of the weaker networks and less regulatory family and/or social support available to patients with SUDs. Providers should focus consistently on the social networks of patients and include patients’ families in treatment processes.

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Lifetime suicide attempt history, quality of life, and objective functioning among HIV/AIDS patients with alcohol and illicit substance use disorders

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462415585668 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (6) ◽

pp. 476-485 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kimberly N Walter ◽

Nancy M Petry

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Substance Use ◽

Suicide Attempt ◽

Substance Use Disorders ◽

Aids Patients ◽

Illicit Substance ◽

Illicit Substance Use ◽

Hiv Aids

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Is Atopy Related to Neuroticism, Stress, and Subjective Quality of Life?

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology ◽

10.2478/10004-1254-60-2009-1899 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 60 (1) ◽

pp. 99-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Biserka Radošević-Vidaček ◽

Adrijana Košćec ◽

Marija Bakotić ◽

Jelena Macan ◽

Jasminka Bobić

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Skin Prick Test ◽

Life Events ◽

Stressful Life Events ◽

Stressful Life ◽

Positive Skin Prick Test ◽

Subjective Quality Of Life ◽

Positive Skin ◽

Prick Test

Is Atopy Related to Neuroticism, Stress, and Subjective Quality of Life?Different psychosocial characteristics have been associated with allergic disorders. The aim of this study was to examine whether atopic constitution and reports of allergic symptoms were related to personality trait of neuroticism, exposure to stressful life events and estimates of quality of life. Atopy was determined by skin prick test and reports of nasal and pulmonary allergy-related symptoms. Actively working individuals of both genders took part in the study (n=145, age range: 20 to 66 years). The participants were divided in three groups. The first group was composed of those with negative skin prick test and without symptoms (n=57), the second of those with positive skin prick test but without symptoms (n=28), and the third of those with positive skin prick test and symptoms (n=60). The groups did not differ significantly in neuroticism, exposure to stressful life events, or quality of life. Women reported more pronounced neuroticism and anxiety, higher exposure to stressful life events, and were less satisfied with their environment than men. In our sample of active workers we found no association of neuroticism, exposure to stressful life events, and quality of life with atopy and allergic symptoms.

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