Association Between Dual Diagnosis and Drug-Related Problems in Workplace in Egypt: A Case-Control Study

Bassiony, Medhat M.; Ibrahim, Eman F.; Youssef, Usama Mahmoud

doi:10.1007/s11469-019-00170-6

Int J Ment Health Addiction

2020

DOI: 10.1007/s11469-019-00170-6

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Association Between Dual Diagnosis and Drug-Related Problems in Workplace in Egypt: A Case-Control Study

Medhat M. Bassiony

Eman F. Ibrahim

Usama Mahmoud Youssef

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“…Moreover, opioids accounted for 76% of all deaths attributed to SUDs 1. In Egypt, opioid use disorders attributed to tramadol has intensely increased among adolescents,2 young adults,3,4 psychiatric patients,5 and industrial workers 6,7…”

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

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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.

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“…1 In Egypt, opioid use disorders attributed to tramadol has intensely increased among adolescents, 2 young adults, 3,4 psychiatric patients, 5 and industrial workers. 6,7 Tramadol is an analgesic with a weak µ-opioid agonistic effect. It also inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.…”

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

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Saad

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Alcohol Use Disorder Among Textile Workers: Evidence from Ethiopia

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Little is known about its prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and its work-based etiology among employed adults in developing countries. To address this knowledge gap, we surveyed a total of 423 Ethiopian textile workers (of whom 313 were non-abstaining) assessing AUD. Using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test or “AUDIT” and categorizing an AUD as any AUDIT score of 16 or greater, the prevalence of AUD was estimated at 4.3% among overall participants and 5.8% among non-abstainers. Logistic regression analysis identified younger age, work-related disability, and stress as significantly associated with AUD. Given the link between these potential work-related risk factors and AUD, the findings suggest that alcohol use prevention programs such as peer-led counseling and/or Employment Assistance Programs, along with brief interventions, may be useful in addressing potential AUD risk factors, reducing AUD prevalence and associated sequaelae, and treating workers with AUD in developing countries.

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Association Between Dual Diagnosis and Drug-Related Problems in Workplace in Egypt: A Case-Control Study

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

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

Alcohol Use Disorder Among Textile Workers: Evidence from Ethiopia

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