Identification and Association of Factors Responsible for Substance use Disorder among Cases Reporting to Psychiatric Out-Patient Department of A Tertiary Care Public Hospital.
Journal Title: Isra Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 10, Issue 5
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors responsible for substance use disorder and their association among cases reporting to Psychiatric Outpatient Department of a tertiary care public hospital. STUDY DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional study. PLACE AND DURATION: Out-patient Department (OPD), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi, from 10th April 2016 to 9th October 2016. METHODOLOGY: The sample was taken with non-probability (convenient) sampling technique. Patients who were consulted for treatment of substance use were interviewed and examined by consultant / trainee psychiatrists. Substance use disorder was labeled to those who fulfilled the ICD-10 criteria. Factors responsible for substance use behavior were assessed by using semi-structured proforma. RESULTS: Amongst total of 207 cases with average age of 28.22 ± 7.159 years, predominantly males as 94.7% while only 5.30% were females. Familial and social factors responsible for substance use disorder were statistically significant such as family conflict 61%, family history of substance use 28% and family management problems 46%, poor parent-child relationship 26.57%. Social factors such as low socioeconomic status 47.7%, friends involved in using substance 56%, bullying 14% and poverty 58% were prevalent and significantly associated. CONCLUSION: Familial, social and individual factors are important as causative agents for initiation of substance use disorder. KEYWORDS: Substance use, Factors, Psychoactive substances, Social, Familial, Opioids, Cannabis, Association. HOW TO CITE THIS: Jat MI, Nankani AK, Kumar A. Identification and Association of Factors Responsible for Substance use Disorder among Cases Reporting to Psychiatric Out-Patient Department of A Tertiary Care Public Hospital. Isra Med J. 2018; 10(5): 286-290.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Ilyas Jat
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP511329
- DOI -
- Views 45
- Downloads 0
A Study of Prevalence and Risk Factors of Polycythemia in Neonatal Nursery in Duhok
OBJECTIVE: To find the prevalence of neonatal polycythemia among neonates admitted to the neonatal nursery, the predisposing factors and the leading causes of admission associated with polycythemia. STUDY DESIGN: A retro...
Comparison of Outcome after Thyroid Surgery Using Harmonic versus Conventional Clamp and Tie Method
OBJECTIVE: To compare outcome of thyroid surgery with harmonic versus conventional clamp-and tie thyroidectomy. STUDY DESIGN: A Randomized control trial PLACE AND DURATION: Jinnah Post Graduate Medical College, Departme...
Frequency and Outcome of Neonatal Diseases in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tertiary Care Hospital Islamabad
OBJECTIVE: To asses the frequency of neonatal diseases on admission and their outcome. STUDY DESIGN: A Cross sectional observational study PLACE AND DURATION: In the neonatal nursery of Rawal Institute of Health Sciences...
Accuracy, interferences and their prevention in using portable Gluco-meters
Now these days there’s regular improvement noted in the development, working and in efficacy of gluco meters. Many companies are making gluco meters and are available in different designs and models. The aim of this stud...
Role of Wisdom in Decision Making Styles among Managers
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of manager’s wisdom in decision making styles. STUDY DESIGN: A descriptive cross sectional study. PLACE AND DURATION: At International Islamic University, Islamabad from 2nd February 2017...