Pattern and Prevalence of Drug Use among a Population of Mentally Ill Patients attending the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

IF 2.8 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

European Addiction Research Pub Date : 2023-06-30 DOI:10.33425/2639-8451.1034

Nkporbu Ak, Ojule In

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Background: People with mental illness are at increased risk for substance use and individuals who experience a substance use disorder (SUD) during their lives may experience a co-occurring mental disorder and vice versa. The dual diagnosis often affects the illness course, worsens prognosis and presents a management difficulty. Aim: This study aimed to look at the prevalence of psychoactive use among mentally ill patients at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among attendees of Neuropsychiatric Outpatient Clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). A structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics and other factors were self-administered to 75 patients diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders by consultants Psychiatrists and attending the out-patient clinic via a systematic random sampling. Ethical approval was obtained from the ethical committee of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and all other ethical provisions were followed. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. Results: Majority of the respondents were male (81%), single (76.0%), unemployed (36.0%), low income earners (73.4%) and between the ages of 21 and 30 (44%).. Majority had tertiary education (58.7%) followed by respondents with secondary education (33.3%). The prevalence of psychoactive substance use was 48% with Cannabis being the most reported consumed drug (24%), cocaine 16%, nicotine 14.7%, heroine 10.7%, alcohol 6.7%, then volatile substance and hypno-sedation 2.7% and 1.3% respectively. Majority of the Respondents had use drugs between 1- 10 years. Conclusion: Drug use is common among the persons suffering from mental disorders in UPTH. Better evaluation for and proper management of this dual diagnosis will help to improve their mental well-being and quality of life.

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哈科特港大学教学医院精神病患者用药模式及流行程度

背景:患有精神疾病的人物质使用的风险增加，在他们的生活中经历物质使用障碍(SUD)的个体可能会经历共同发生的精神障碍，反之亦然。双重诊断往往影响病程，恶化预后，给治疗带来困难。目的:本研究旨在了解哈科特港大学教学医院精神病患者使用精神活性药物的流行情况。材料和方法:这是一项描述性横断面研究，在哈科特港大学教学医院(UPTH)神经精神病学门诊的参与者中进行。通过系统随机抽样，对75名经精神科顾问诊断患有各种精神障碍并在门诊就诊的患者自行填写了一份涵盖社会人口特征和其他因素的结构化问卷。获得了哈科特港大学教学医院伦理委员会的伦理批准，并遵守了所有其他伦理规定。采用描述性统计方法对数据进行分析。结果:受访者以男性(81%)、单身(76.0%)、无业(36.0%)、低收入(73.4%)、21 - 30岁(44%)居多。大多数受访者受过高等教育(58.7%)，其次是中等教育(33.3%)。精神活性物质使用率为48%，大麻是报告使用最多的药物(24%)，可卡因为16%，尼古丁为14.7%，海洛因为10.7%，酒精为6.7%，然后是挥发性物质和催眠镇静分别为2.7%和1.3%。大多数被调查者在1- 10年间使用过药物。结论:UPTH精神障碍患者吸毒现象普遍。更好的评估和适当的管理这种双重诊断将有助于改善他们的精神健康和生活质量。

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European Addiction Research SUBSTANCE ABUSE-PSYCHIATRY

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6.80

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5.10%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： ''European Addiction Research'' is a unique international scientific journal for the rapid publication of innovative research covering all aspects of addiction and related disorders. Representing an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of recent data and expert opinion, it reflects the importance of a comprehensive approach to resolve the problems of substance abuse and addiction in Europe. Coverage ranges from clinical and research advances in the fields of psychiatry, biology, pharmacology and epidemiology to social, and legal implications of policy decisions. The goal is to facilitate open discussion among those interested in the scientific and clinical aspects of prevention, diagnosis and therapy as well as dealing with legal issues. An excellent range of original papers makes ‘European Addiction Research’ the forum of choice for all.