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.
Keywords
Jordan, psychiatric disorders, substance use
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2018
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RAS ID
23636
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Comments
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