Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of individuals with opioid dependence syndrome presenting to a tertiary care center in Assam: A retrospective review
Background: Opioid dependence is a critical public health issue in Northeast India, with limited data available on the affected population. Aim: This study examines the sociodemographic and clinical profiles of opioid-dependent individuals in Assam. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of 2...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_907_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Opioid dependence is a critical public health issue in Northeast India, with limited data available on the affected population.
Aim:
This study examines the sociodemographic and clinical profiles of opioid-dependent individuals in Assam.
Methods:
A retrospective review was conducted of 238 patients diagnosed with opioid dependence at a tertiary care addiction treatment center in Assam, covering records from January 2022 to January 2023.
Results:
The sample consisted mainly of young, married males (median age 25 years), with a median 24-month dependence duration. Heroin was the primary opioid, and 55.5% had a history of injecting drug use (IDU). Among injection drug users (IDUs), 83.3% were positive for HCV, 9.8% for HBV, and 28.0% for HIV. Early onset of heroin use and unmarried status were linked to higher HCV prevalence, while HIV prevalence showed no significant sociodemographic associations in IDUs.
Conclusion:
The high prevalence of IDU and associated infections underscores the need for targeted interventions and comprehensive treatment resources for opioid users in Assam. |
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| ISSN: | 0019-5545 1998-3794 |