The experience of women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification before the society-return: A qualitative study / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To understand the experience of women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification before the society-return.Methods A semi-structured interview was conducted with 15 women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification.Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi phenomenological research method.Results The feelings of women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification were classified into 3 themes,including negative self-concept,loneliness and helplessness,uncertainty about the future.Conclusions Nurses should pay attention to problems about women with heroin dependence in compulsory detoxification and provide effective measures to improve their physical and psychological health and help them to return to the society.