Gender Differences in a Sample of Egyptian University Students With Opioid Use Disorders Attributed to Tramadol

IF 1.1 Q3 Medicine
Medhat M. Bassiony, G. S. El-deen, A. Saad, M. Abdelghani
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Background and Objective: Tramadol use is an overwhelming problem in Egypt. Males and females who use tramadol differ in their sociodemographic and clinical profiles. The aim of this study was to identify gender differences in tramadol use in students at Zagazig University, Egypt. Methods: A cross-sectional study included a total of 1135 undergraduate students, aged 17 to 34 years, from both sexes; males (n=674, 59.4%) and females (n=461, 40.6%), from 10 colleges in Zagazig University. Respondents were randomly selected to assess their tramadol use utilizing the drug use disorders identification test (DUDIT) and the drug use disorders identification test-extended (DUDIT-E). Results: Tramadol use was more prevalent in male than female students (19.7% vs. 2.4%). Both smoking and alcohol use were shared predictive factors for tramadol use in both sexes. The mean years of education and cannabis use predicted tramadol use in males, while only mean age predicted tramadol use in females. Among tramadol users, males were more likely than females to be smokers, polysubstance, and cannabis users, and to have a positive attitude toward tramadol use. Conclusions: Tramadol use was common among university students, with higher prevalence among males. Sex-related similarities and differences were present. Results can guide health policymakers to develop appropriate prevention and management strategies. Population-based longitudinal studies are warranted to explore the causal relationship between tramadol use and progression to other substances in both sexes.
曲马多所致阿片类药物使用障碍埃及大学生样本中的性别差异
背景和目的:曲马多的使用在埃及是一个压倒性的问题。使用曲马多的男性和女性在其社会人口学和临床概况上有所不同。本研究的目的是确定埃及Zagazig大学学生曲马多使用的性别差异。方法:采用横断面研究方法,共纳入1135名17 ~ 34岁的男女本科生;男性674人(59.4%),女性461人(40.6%),分别来自扎加齐格大学10个学院。随机选择调查对象,利用药物使用障碍鉴定试验(DUDIT)和药物使用障碍鉴定扩展试验(DUDIT- e)评估其曲马多使用情况。结果:男生曲马多使用率高于女生(19.7%比2.4%)。吸烟和饮酒是男女曲马多使用的共同预测因素。平均受教育年限和大麻使用预测男性曲马多使用,而只有平均年龄预测女性曲马多使用。在曲马多使用者中,男性比女性更有可能是吸烟者、多种物质使用者和大麻使用者,并且对曲马多的使用持积极态度。结论:曲马多的使用在大学生中较为普遍,其中男性较高。与性别相关的相似性和差异是存在的。研究结果可指导卫生政策制定者制定适当的预防和管理战略。以人群为基础的纵向研究是有必要的,以探索曲马多的使用和发展到其他物质在两性之间的因果关系。
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期刊介绍: Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment is a quarterly international journal devoted to practical clinical research and treatment issues related to the misuses of alcohol and licit and illicit drugs and the study and treatment of addictive disorders and their behaviors. The journal publishes broad-spectrum, patient-oriented coverage of all aspects of addiction, directed toward an audience of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychopharmacologists, and primary care practitioners. Original articles help clinicians make more educated, effective decisions regarding optimal patient management and care. In-depth reviews examine current understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction disorders.
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