Relationships between received and perceived social support and health-related quality of life among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment in Mainland China

Zhou, Kaina; Li, Hengxin; Wei, Xiaoli; Yin, Jie; Liang, Peifeng; Zhang, Hongmei; Kou, Lingling; Hao, Mengmeng; You, Lijuan; Zhuang, Guihua

doi:10.1186/s13011-017-0116-3

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“…In agreement with other researchers, we found that social and mental functioning aspects of QoL were poorer than other aspects ( Zhou et al, 2017 ). Drug users tend to encounter stigma and discrimination, which affects their daily activities and social relationships ( Young et al, 2005 ).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

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Quality of life in methadone maintenance treated patients in Long An, a southern province of Vietnam

Quyen

Nguyen

Phuong

et al. 2020

Health Psychology Open

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This cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the quality of life (QoL) and its related factors in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) patients at four health facilities in Long An province, Vietnam in 2019. We interviewed 373 MMT patients using the WHOQOL-BREF measurement questionnaire and used their health records to collect some other data. The findings showed that the patients had a mean QoL score of 66.1 points. Factors associated with a higher QoL score included having employment, receiving support from relatives, and having health insurance. Therefore, it is recommended that patients should be assisted to participate in health insurance and supported by their relatives.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Quality of life in methadone maintenance treated patients in Long An, a southern province of Vietnam

Quyen

Nguyen

Phuong

et al. 2020

Health Psychology Open

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“…The existence of therapeutic relationships is one of the best predictors of favourable outcomes. Retention is enhanced in the presence of mutually respectful, nonstigmatising, trusting and collaborative relationships [20,40,41]. In healthy therapeutic relationships, clinical staff focus on problem-solving as a joint venture with participants when challenges emerge and interactions are bidirectional.…”

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High retention in an opioid agonist therapy project in Durban, South Africa: the role of best practice and social cohesion

2020

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Background: Moral conservatism within government and communities has resulted in a reluctance to support the provision of opioid agonist therapy for people with opioid use disorders in South Africa. In April 2017, South Africa's first low-threshold opioid agonist therapy demonstration project was launched in Durban. The project provided 54 low-income people with heroin use disorders methadone and voluntary access to psychosocial services for 18 months. At 12 months, retention was 74%, notably higher than the global average. In this paper, we aim to make sense of this outcome. Methods: Thirty semi-structured interviews, two focus groups, ten oral histories and ethnographic observations were done at various project time points. These activities explored participants' pathways into drug use and the project, their meaning attributed to methadone, the factors contributing to project success and changes they experienced. Recordings, transcripts, notes and feedback were reviewed and triangulated. Key factors contributing to retention were identified and analysed in light of the existing literature. Results: The philosophy and architecture of the project, and social cohesion were identified as the main factors contributing to retention. The use of a harm reduction approach enabled participants to set and be supported to achieve their treatment goals, and was shown to be important for the development of trusting therapeutic relationships. The employment of a restorative justice paradigm provided a sense of acceptance of humanity and flaws as well as an imperative to act responsibly towards others, fostering a culture of respect. Social cohesion was fostered through the facilitation of group sessions, a peace committee and group sport (soccer). In concert, these activities provided opportunities for participants to demonstrate care and interest in one another's life, leading to interdependence and care, contributing to them remaining in the project. Conclusions: We believe that the high retention was achieved through attraction. We argue that opioid agonist therapy programmes should take the principles of harm reduction and restorative justice into consideration when designing low-threshold opioid agonist therapy services. Additionally, ways to support cohesion amongst people receiving agonist therapy should be explored to support their effective scale-up, both in low-middle income countries and in high-income countries.

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“…16 , 1 , 40 As for perceived social support, although the MSPSS was not tested among khat chewers, it was found a protective factor from khat chewing among male medical and dental students as was reported for other pertinent research. 17 …”

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“…rented apartments or living in hostels) were found to be more involved in substance abuse. 16 Zhou et al., 17 reported that both perceived and received social support had positive influences on health related quality of life among individuals receiving methadone maintenance treatment. As for khat chewing and depression, there is nascent data about the association of khat with depression with chewers claiming that khat causes and alleviates the symptoms of depression.…”

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The impact of protective psychosocial factors on khat chewing among male medical and dental future health-care providers in Yemen

Kassim

2020

Journal of Dental Sciences

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Background/purpose Khat chewing, a green leaf with amphetamine effects, is a public health concern. Yet, it is prevalent and evident, in the khat belt region, among male students in health faculties. This study aimed to examine whether psychosocial factors have a protective impact on khat chewing among male dental and medical students. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study included all students (1457) in second year and above at a Yemeni university. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain sociodemographic data and to assess students’ psychosocial characteristics namely, depression, resilience and social support (perceived or received [living with or away from family]). Data analysis included descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression modelling. Results The response rate was 61% (male = 334, female = 547) and the responding students' mean ± SD age was 22.95 ± 1.56 years. Of the respondents 185 (21% [95%CI = 18%–24%]) were current khat chewers (7 [4%] females and 178 [96%] males respectively). In the adjusted model, among male students living away from family was significantly associated with khat chewing (adjusted odd ratio [AOR] = 3.15,95%CI = 1.96–5.07, p < 0.001) and perceived social support was inversely significantly related to khat chewing (AOR = 0.98; 95%CI = 0.96–1.00; p = 0.019 ). Conclusion Within the limitation of the study of a single institute, social support whether received (living with family) or perceived appeared to be a protective factor from khat chewing among male medical and dental students. Social support should be enhanced and targeted to discourage khat chewing during the preparation of this future health care force.

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Relationships between received and perceived social support and health-related quality of life among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment in Mainland China

Cited by 17 publications

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Quality of life in methadone maintenance treated patients in Long An, a southern province of Vietnam

Quality of life in methadone maintenance treated patients in Long An, a southern province of Vietnam

High retention in an opioid agonist therapy project in Durban, South Africa: the role of best practice and social cohesion

The impact of protective psychosocial factors on khat chewing among male medical and dental future health-care providers in Yemen

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