Prevalence, risk and protective factors for substance abuse among homeless males living in Tehran

Kamal, Seyed Hossein Mohaqeqi; Sajadi, Sajad; Harouni, Gholamreza Ghaedamini; Basakha, Mehdi; Noroozi, Mehdi

doi:10.1080/14659891.2018.1552727

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“…Three studies were conducted among homeless individuals [ 99 , 101 , 104 ]. One only recruited homeless individuals aged between 15–29 years, reported 8.5% of total sample (N = 202) had used cannabis in the last month [ 99 ].…”

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Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

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Background and aims Cannabis is the most widely used illicit substance globally. In this systematic review, we examined the prevalence and trends of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder in Iran. Methods We searched International and Iranian databases up to March 2021. Pooled prevalence of use among sex subgroups of the general population, university and high school students, combined youth groups, and high-risk groups was estimated through random-effects model. Trends of various use indicators and national seizures were examined. Results Ninety studies were included. The prevalence estimates of last 12-month cannabis use were 1.3% (95%CI: 0.1–3.6) and 0.2% (95%CI: 0.1–0.3) among the male and female Iranian general population, respectively. The prevalence of cannabis use disorder among general population in national studies rose from 0% in 2001 to 0.5% in 2011. In the 2016–2020 period, the pooled prevalence estimates of last 12-month cannabis use were 4.9% (95% CI: 3.4–6.7) and 0.3% (95% CI: 0.0–1.3) among males and females of “combined youth groups”, respectively. The linear trend of last 12-month cannabis use among males of "combined youth groups" and among female university students increased significantly from 2000 to 2020. Conclusions Prevalence of cannabis use in Iran is low compared to many countries. However, there is strong evidence of an increase in cannabis use among the youth and some evidence for an increase in cannabis use disorder.

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“…One only recruited homeless individuals aged between 15–29 years, reported 8.5% of total sample (N = 202) had used cannabis in the last month [ 99 ]. In the other two studies, 3.6% (N = 193) and 2.7% (N = 513) of male homeless people and no one (N = 80) among female subgroup reported current cannabis use [ 101 , 104 ].…”

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“…High exposure to urban mental health stressors (higher living costs [ 25 ], pollution [ 26 ], traffic [ 27 ], inequalities [ 25 ], and lack of communication [ 28 , 29 ]) compared to other regions of the country may be the leading cause of higher MHDs observed in this city [ 30 ]. Higher rates of substance abuse compared to other areas can also contribute to the higher MHD prevalence in the city [ 31 , 32 ]. Nevertheless, additional studies are needed to fully understand the contributing factors to the high MHD prevalence in this city and how to address them.…”

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Epidemiology of mental health disorders in the citizens of Tehran: a report from Tehran Cohort Study

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Background Mental health disorders (MHD) impose a considerable burden on public health systems. With an increasing worldwide trend in urbanization, urban mental health stressors are affecting a larger population. In this study, we evaluated the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the citizens of Tehran using the Tehran Cohort Study (TeCS) data. Methods We utilized data from the TeCS recruitment phase. A total of 10,247 permanent residents of Tehran metropolitan (aged 15 years and older) were enrolled in the study from March 2016 to 2019 via systematic random sampling from all 22 districts of Tehran. The participant's demographic, socioeconomic, and medical characteristics were evaluated by conducting comprehensive interviews. The standardized Persian version of the General Health Questionnaire version 28 was utilized to assess the mental status of the patients according to four central mental health disorders. Results Almost 37.1% of Tehran residents suffered mental health problems (45.0% of women and 28.0% of men). The greatest incidence of MHDs was seen in the 25–34 and over 75 age groups. The most common mental health disorders were depression (43%) and anxiety (40%), followed by somatization (30%) and social dysfunction (8.1%). Mental health disorders were more frequent in the southeast regions of the city. Conclusions Tehran residents have a significantly higher rate of mental health disorders compared to nationwide studies, with an estimated 2.7 million citizens requiring mental health care services. Awareness of mental health disorders and identifying vulnerable groups are crucial in developing mental health care programs by public health authorities.

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“…The questionnaire measures three dimensions of support for the family, friends, and others with a range of responses from 1 (completely disagree) to 7 (completely agree). The higher the respondent's score, the higher the level of social support ( 36 ). The validity and reliability of this questionnaire have been confirmed in previous studies ( 37 , 38 ).…”

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Outpatient health service utilization and associated factors: A cross-sectional population-based study in Tehran in 2019

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Prevalence, risk and protective factors for substance abuse among homeless males living in Tehran

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References 18 publications

Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

Epidemiology of mental health disorders in the citizens of Tehran: a report from Tehran Cohort Study

Outpatient health service utilization and associated factors: A cross-sectional population-based study in Tehran in 2019

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