Analysis Model of Knowledge, Social Demographics, and Social Environment on Drug Abuse: A Case Study in Swamp Areas

Abstract

In Indonesia, various geographical and demographic factors have been exploited by drug abusers to facilitate their illegal activities more easily and safely. Geographic diversity, such as numerous islands, remote coastal villages, meandering rivers, and protected forests, creates conditions conducive to drug abuse. Swamp areas often face their own challenges, including limited accessibility and complex socio-economic issues. This study aims to analyze how knowledge, social demographics, and social environment influence drug abuse. The sample in this research consists of all detainees or drug abusers in Palembang City, Indonesia. Palembang City is located along the Musi River in the form of extensive swamp areas. A total of 100 individuals were selected as samples through incidental sampling techniques. This study used a questionnaire consisting of knowledge and social environment variables, which were then analyzed using logistic regression models. The collected data include histories of drug abuse, knowledge, age, gender, occupation, education, ethnicity, income, marital status, social environment, and swamp areas characteristics. Having an unstable job, negative social environment, low education, income, and knowledge, as well as living in swamp areas, can increase drug abuse. The combination of these factors increases the individual's risk of involvement in drug abuse.