Relation between Relapse and Self-Efficacy among Patients with Substances Use Disorders
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: In chronic substance use disorders (SUDs), the primary obstacle to recovery is the high risk of relapse, which is strongly predicted by an individual's self-efficacy, their belief in their ability to cope with challenging situations. Aim: The study was aimed at assessing the relation between relapse and self-efficacy among Patients with Substances Use Disorders. Design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized in this study. Setting and subject: Conducted on purposive sample 45 hospitalized patients in addiction and rehabilitation department at El-Abbasia Psychiatric Hospital in Cairo. Data Collection tools: Data were obtained through tools; the first one socio-demographic data sheet, addiction history, Advance WArning of RElapse Scale (AWARE) and Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale. Conclusion: high percentage of the studied patients had high probability of relapsing, and low level of self-efficacy, and there was a statistically significant negative correlation between relapse and substance abstinence self-efficacy. Recommendations: The present study recommended developing psychosocial intervention for Enhancing self-efficacy and resilience among patients with substance use disorders
Source: Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7222867086