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Hanieh Jormand
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Public Health
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Background: Drug addiction is one of the most common social problems that is caused by the illegal use of addictive drugs; it affects the quality of life of substance users. Therefore, this study aimed at determine the quality of life and its related factors among addicted women referring to substance abuse treatment centers in Hamadan, west of Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 120 Iranian female substance users recruited through census sampling method in 2018. Data collection tools consisted of demographic characteristics and quality of life questionnaire (SF-36). Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 via one way ANOVA and chi-square tests.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.2 ± 12.1 years. The last drug used by the participants was methamphetamine (53.3%), methadone (20.8%), and heroin (12.5%), respectively. The mean score of total quality of life was 35.35 ± 13.5 that indicated unsatisfactory level. Moreover, there was a significant association between quality of life and age, educational level, place of residence, and job status (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results, the quality of life of the participants was found to be at unsatisfactory level. The identification of more vulnerable groups may increase the effectiveness of intervention programs.
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Hanieh Jormand
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Public Health
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Background: Drug addiction is one of the most common social problems that is caused by the illegal use of addictive drugs; it affects the quality of life of substance users. Therefore, this study aimed at determine the quality of life and its related factors among addicted women referring to substance abuse treatment centers in Hamadan, west of Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 120 Iranian female substance users recruited through census sampling method in 2018. Data collection tools consisted of demographic characteristics and quality of life questionnaire (SF-36). Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 via one way ANOVA and chi-square tests.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.2 ± 12.1 years. The last drug used by the participants was methamphetamine (53.3%), methadone (20.8%), and heroin (12.5%), respectively. The mean score of total quality of life was 35.35 ± 13.5 that indicated unsatisfactory level. Moreover, there was a significant association between quality of life and age, educational level, place of residence, and job status (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results, the quality of life of the participants was found to be at unsatisfactory level. The identification of more vulnerable groups may increase the effectiveness of intervention programs.
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