Prevalence and correlates of substance use among psychiatric inpatients. Issue 2 (24th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamdan‐Mansour, Ayman M.; Al‐Sagarat, Ahmad Y.; AL‐Sarayreh, Faris; Nawafleh, Hani; Arabiat, Diana H.
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 54:Issue 2(2018:Apr.)
• Page Start: 149
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2017-02-24
• Subjects: Jordan -- psychiatric disorders -- substance use; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12214
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed at examining correlates of substance use among patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders in Jordan. Methods: This study used a nonexperimental 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.