Social Support and Associated Factors Among Men and Women in Pre-COVID Substance Use Treatment.
Community Ment Health J
; 60(4): 672-680, 2024 05.
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ABSTRACT
Low levels of social support are related to negative health outcomes, representing further obstacles to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). This study examined relationships among stressors, symptoms and social support in 124 women and 102 men engaged in two outpatient public sector substance use treatment programs. Multiple linear regression analyses were utilized to assess relationships between variables of interest and social support. Men reported significantly lower social support than women. Food insecurity was associated with lower social support for men (ß= -13.6 [95% CI -26.7, -0.4], p = 0.04). When examining emotional support and tangible aid, victimization history was related to lower support (both types) for women while food insecurity was associated with lower support (both types) for men. Depression was related to lower emotional support among both men and women. Substance use treatment programs should explicitly target social support and related stressors to facilitate recovery for the individuals they serve.
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Assunto principal:
Vítimas de Crime
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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COVID-19
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article