Abstract
BackgroundSubstance-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.MethodsThis 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.ResultsThe 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).ConclusionAccording 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
Highlights
Substance-Related Disorders are among the most common social problems caused by using legal and illegal substances
The present study aimed at determining the quality of life (QoL) and its related factors among drug-dependent women covered by substance abuse treatment centers in Hamadan
The results showed that QOL scores were lower in adolescent and young, low educated, and early drug use women (Table 3)
Summary
Substance-Related Disorders are among the most common social problems caused by using legal and illegal substances. 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. Substance abuse is one of the most common social issues and problems [1, 2]. According to the World Drug Report of 2019, the number of Drug Trafficking has increased [2]. In 2019, about 35 million people are estimated to suffer from drug use disorders and who require treatment services, according to the latest World Drug Report (UNODC) [2].
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