Psychoactive Substance Use and Its Associated Factors among Truck Drivers in Ethiopia

BackgroundHIV-positive people can spread the virus through unprotected sex; however, HIV can be avoided if populations are educated about the risks. In underdeveloped nations, evidence suggests that the ABC method for HIV prevention is quite effective. As a result, the goal of this study was to determine the magnitude of HIV prevention behavior among adults in the Majang zone of Southwest Ethiopia, as well as the factors that influence it.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was carried out from March 1st to May 31st, 2019. The data were collected through a face-to-face interview using a modified validated questionnaire among systematically selected study participants. The collected data were coded and entered using Epidata manager version 4.0.2.101 and analyzed using SPSS version 21. A logistic regression analysis was computed to determine the association using crude and adjusted odds ratios at 95% confidence intervals. The level of significance was declared at a p-value less than 0.05.ResultsOf the 772 adults interviewed, the proportion of adults who had good HIV preventive behavior was 51.8%, 95% CI [48.3–55.3%]. Two hundred forty (31.9%) were used abstinence as a type of HIV preventive behavior followed by being faithful (16.1%) and consistent condom use (7.3%). The study also found that respondents with the age group ≥27 years old (AOR = 1.56, 95% CI [1.3–3.12]), marital status (being married (AOR = 6.30, 95% CI [4.48–11.4]), and divorced/widowed (AOR = 5.50, 95% CI [2.60–12.4]) and having good knowledge of HIV prevention methods (AOR = 2.18, 95% CI [1.71–4.00]) were the factors associated with good HIV preventive behavior.Conclusion and RecommendationIn the study area, overall HIV prevention behavior was average. The characteristics linked with successful HIV prevention behavior among adults in the Majang community included increasing age, being married or divorced/widowed, and having a solid understanding of HIV prevention approaches. As a result, policy-level and multi-sectorial intervention approaches from all stakeholders are necessary to develop short- and long-term strategies to address the problem and improve the community’s quality of life.

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“…Substance use (alcohol drinking/khat chewing): consuming any substance (alcohol or khat) within the last 1 month/30 days ( 29 ).…”

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Factors Associated With HIV Preventive Behavior Among Adults in Majang Zone of Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia

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“…Current substance use: consuming any substance (Alcohol, Khat and cigarettes smoking) within the last 1 month/30 days ( 37 ).…”

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Poor Sleep Quality and Factors Among Reproductive-Age Women in Southwest Ethiopia

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BackgroundAdequate sleep is vital for physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep-related problems including poor quality of sleep have been increasing throughout the world among reproductive-aged women. Poor sleep quality has been related with number of diseases and health problems However, evidences are scarce regarding poor sleep quality and its associated factors among women of the reproductive age group in Ethiopia.ObjectiveTo assess sleep quality and associated factors among women of reproductive age group in Mizan Aman town, Southwest Ethiopia.MethodCommunity-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 606 reproductive-aged women from 06 November to 20 December 2020, in Mizan Aman town. Data were collected using structured interview administered questionnaires. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. Multivariable logistic regression was applied using an adjusted odds ratio with a corresponding 95% confidence interval to evaluate the statistical significance of associated factors.ResultThe overall prevalence of poor sleep quality was 71.3%. The late age group of 42–49 (AOR, 95% CI; 1.21 (1.08–5.76), palpable/visible thyroid gland (AOR, 95% CI; 2. 12 (1.08–3.82), current substance use (AOR, 95% CI; 1.76 (1.11–6.10) and having premenstrual syndrome (AOR, 95% CI; 1.86 (1.38–3.12) were significantly associated with poor sleep quality among reproductive age group women.ConclusionSignificant majority of reproductive age group women faced poor sleep quality. Therefore, screening of sleep patterns among this particular age group is warranted. Moreover, education about sleep hygiene needs to be given considering the identified factors to improve sleep quality.

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“…In the current study, there was a signi cant association between ethnicity, religion, monthly income, knowledge, perception, and psychoactive substance abuse in the current study. Previous studies conducted in Nigeria and Ethiopia have also shown religion, age, and marital status as sociodemographic variables in uencing the abuse of psychoactive substances among commercial drivers [2,21]. Drivers who were Islamic religious followers were ve times more likely to use psychoactive substances than those practicing Christianity.…”

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Substance Abuse among Commercial Bus Drivers in Umuahia, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria: an uncontrolled “epidemic” with attendant road traffic crashes

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Background information: The unprecedented depletion of the productive workforce has been majorly attributed to road traffic crashes (RTCs). The attendant consequences of this depletion have been found to constitute a serious public health challenge across the globe, with the use of psychoactive substances among drivers implicated in every three out of five motor vehicle accidents. Hence, this study assessed the pattern and explored the determinants of substance abuse among commercial bus drivers in Umuahia, Abia State. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for the study. A total of 400 commercial bus drivers were recruited from selected motor parks in Abia-state, using a multistage sampling technique. The data was analyzed with IBM SPSS, and the level of significance was set at 0.05. Results The mean age of the respondents was 40.03 ± 10.50 years. The proportion of respondents who had ever used a psychoactive substance was 74.3%. The most commonly abused substances among drivers include alcohol (51%), cigarettes (27%), and alcoholic herbal mixtures (16%). The study participants had poor knowledge (54.5%) and poor perception (63.2%) about pyschoactive substance abuse. Among the factors found to be significantly associated with substance use among respondents were ethnicity (p = 0.002), religion (p = 0.009) and monthly income (p = 0.013) of the respondents, poor knowledge (p < 0.001) and poor perception (p < 0.001). However, this study found religion (p = 0.031; OR = 5.469; CI = 1.170 to 25.555), knowledge (p < 0.001; OR = 4.21; CI = 2.201 to 8.287) and perception (p < 0.001; OR = 9.828; CI = 15.572 to 65.052) as determinants of substance use abuse. Conclusion Religion, along with poor knowledge and poor perception, were the major determinants of substance abuse among commercial bus drivers. Targeting commercial bus drivers for educational interventions as well as using religious leaders as conveyor belts may therefore reduce the use of psychoactive substances among them.

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Psychoactive Substance Use and Its Associated Factors among Truck Drivers in Ethiopia

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Factors Associated With HIV Preventive Behavior Among Adults in Majang Zone of Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia

Factors Associated With HIV Preventive Behavior Among Adults in Majang Zone of Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia

Poor Sleep Quality and Factors Among Reproductive-Age Women in Southwest Ethiopia

Substance Abuse among Commercial Bus Drivers in Umuahia, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria: an uncontrolled “epidemic” with attendant road traffic crashes

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