Prevalence and associated factors of substance use disorders among people who use drugs: a population-based cross-sectional study in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
Sashiprabha Dulanjalee Nawaratne,
Janaki Vidanapathirana
Abstract:Introduction: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of substance use disorders and associated factors among people who use drugs in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, using a respondent-driven sampling technique. Sampling was initiated with 20 seeds and peers were recruited by peers through handing out coupons. The number of recruited participants was proportional to the estimated number of people who use drugs in each dis… Show more
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