Prevalence and correlates of substance use among psychiatric inpatients

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed at examining correlates of substance use among patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders in Jordan. Methods: This study used a non-experimental descriptive survey design. Data were collected through using DUSI–R scale obtained through a self-designed questionnaire. A total of (203) subjects satisfied the inclusion criteria. Results: Most used substances prior to admission were caffeine (78.2%), cigarette (60.9%), and alcohol (22.2%), while the least were heroin (1.2%) and inhalants (0.08%). Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia had higher percentages among all other disorders (n = 16, 21.9%), although there was no statistical difference among patients related to their psychiatric disorders. Conclusion: We recommend that mental health professionals be equipped with necessary skills to manage substance use among patients with psychiatric disorders.

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23636

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Journal Article

Date of Publication

2018

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.

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Hamdan-Mansour, A. M., Al-Sagarat, A. Y., Al-Sarayreh, F., Nawafleh, H., & Arabiat, D. H. (2018). Prevalence and correlates of substance use among psychiatric inpatients. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. 54(2) 149-155. Available here

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10.1111/ppc.12214