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Prevalence and factors associated with continual opioid use among patients attending methadone clinic at Mwananyamala Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Trends of continual drug use while under treatment have been reported worldwide. This paper assesses opioid use among patients receiving treatment in a methadone clinic for opioid addiction. A total of 126 urine samples were analyzed using LC–MS/FTMS. About 16% of patients were found to have a high prevalence level of opioids use. Prevalence level was significantly associated with the duration of treatment (p = 0.0121) and age (p = 0.0328). About 125/126 patients were found to have remnants of opioids of abuse. Therefore, measures should be taken to overcome continual use of opioids among clients.

Source: Forensic Science International Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.fsir.2019.100037

Authors: Asha Shabani Ripanda, Bajarang Bal Lal Srivastava, Said Hamad Vuai, Azan A Nyundo

Institution: The University of Dodoma

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650