Correlates of substance use disorder among patients in treatment at substance use disorder rehabilitation facilities in the Western Cape

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2021

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University of Western Cape

Abstract

Western Cape has the highest prevalence rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) with prevalence rates of 18.5%, versus the national average of 13.3%. Existing studies have emphasised that SUD is associated with exposure to trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In addition, demographic factors such as gender, race and socio-economic status have been correlated with SUD. However, limited research exists on the correlates of SUD among inpatients at substance abuse rehabilitation facilities in the Western Cape Province. The study aimed to address this gap in the literature by investigating the correlates of SUD among inpatients at SUD rehabilitation treatment facilities.

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Magister Artium (Psychology) - MA(Psych)

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Correlational analysis, Demographic factors, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation facilities, Substance use disorder

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