Overview of university-based academic programs in addiction studies in Africa

Lososová, Amalie; Johnson, Kimberly; Sinkele, William; Obot, Isidore; Miovský, Michal

doi:10.1080/14659891.2020.1779830

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“…Another cross sectional study in 172 countries using the 26‐item questionnaire based on the Article 14 recommendations of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) showed that only seven out of 36 lower middle income countries and four out of 17 low income counties had tobacco cessation incorporated into the training curricula of health‐care students and workers (Nilan et al, 2017). A review on addiction training program in Africa identified six centers, which provided specific addiction training (Lososová et al, 2021). Among these, two programs had a postgraduate diploma in addiction treatment science.…”

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“…Among these, two programs had a postgraduate diploma in addiction treatment science. Also, one of these programs offered higher diploma in addiction science and certificate in mental health and addiction (Lososová et al, 2021). Another study from India documented the efficacy of the ECHO model for capacity building (Khan et al, 2020).…”

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“…Out of the 17 studies, six included description of curricula related to addiction psychiatry (Bairy et al, 2019; Balhara et al, 2016; Kumar et al, 2020; Lososová et al, 2021; Nilan et al, 2017; Rigotti et al, 2009). A cross‐sectional web‐based survey was conducted in various countries categorized according to the WHO geographic region and world‐bank income categories.…”

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Education and training on addiction psychiatry in low and middle income countries: Observations from existing literature and recommendations going ahead

Balhara

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Chawla

2021

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Background: Addictive disorders are a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. The burden of addictive disorders in LMIC is expected to grow further over the coming years. Aims:In this article we present the observations from the existing literature on the current status of education and training on addiction psychiatry in LMIC and provide recommendation on way forward for this specialized field of psychiatry. Materials and Methods: We searched electronic databases of PubMed to access the literature on the current status of education and training on addiction psychiatry. Additional searches were also conducted in other database of Google Scholar for potential 'grey' literature. Results: We were able to identify a total of 11 relevant articles. Discussion: Currently there is limited published literature on education and training on addiction psychiatry from the LMICs. Conclusions: Strengthening of the training on addictive disorders shall not only help bridge the gap of the unmet need for the evidence-based interventions of addictive disorders across these countries it shall also help enhance the research capacity on addictive disorders in these countries.

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Education and training on addiction psychiatry in low and middle income countries: Observations from existing literature and recommendations going ahead

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2021

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“…Praktické zkušenosti následujících let, stejně jako výsledky průzkumů absolventů a další způsoby reflexe vývoje celého oboru, postupně potvrzují správnost a adekvátnost původních rozhodnutí při stavbě a nastavení jednotlivých kvalifikačních úrovní i jejich legislativního ukotvení a vazby na reálnou praxi ve smyslu přemostění a interakcí mezi procesem vzdělávání a praktické přípravy a situace na trhu práce a zaměstnavatelů (např. 28,9).…”

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The Origin, Development, and Current Status of the Health Profession of an Addictologist in the Czech Republic in the Broader Context of the Development of the Addictology Field

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The global movement towards a public health approach to substance use disorders

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Drug misuse is a global problem. Markets that supply illegal drugs often span international borders. However, each country has different primary drugs of use, populations that are using and consequences of use. The policy approach of each country to addressing substance use disorders can be characterized along a continuum between purely public health approaches and purely law enforcement approaches. Historically, a law enforcement approach has been the primary strategy in much of the world. However, there is a growing movement towards use of a public health approach. This article provides four case examples, Ukraine, Philippines, Nigeria and Peru, where there is movement to develop addiction public health infrastructure. The work varies by country, but includes regulatory changes, workforce development and resource allocation all of which are supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and multi-national organizations that provide training and technical assistance, funded primarily by the European Union and United States governments. All four countries highlighted have barriers to moving towards a more public health approach which may include popularity of the law enforcement approach, turbulent government environments, and economics of being a drug producing nation. However, whether starting from the top down with changed policies, such as Ukraine or from the bottom up with training community members as in the Philippines, each country provides an example of how donor resources can be applied to make the transition towards a more humane and evidence-based approach to addressing substance use disorders. Key Messages While the primary approach to addressing drug use has focussed resources on law enforcement for over 100 years, many countries are adopting elements of a public health approach including prevention and treatment of the harms of drug use including substance use disorders. There is a growing global movement to make policy towards drugs and drug users more humane and evidence-based. Donor nation resources can be applied in a variety of combinations to improve care and outcomes for people who use drugs in low- and middle-income countries.

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Overview of university-based academic programs in addiction studies in Africa

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Education and training on addiction psychiatry in low and middle income countries: Observations from existing literature and recommendations going ahead

Education and training on addiction psychiatry in low and middle income countries: Observations from existing literature and recommendations going ahead

The Origin, Development, and Current Status of the Health Profession of an Addictologist in the Czech Republic in the Broader Context of the Development of the Addictology Field

The global movement towards a public health approach to substance use disorders

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