Psychosocial Factors Of Patients With Substance Use Related Mental Disorders Reporting To Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital Psychiatric Unit
- Author
- Dutiro, Pearson
- Title
- Psychosocial Factors Of Patients With Substance Use Related Mental Disorders Reporting To Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital Psychiatric Unit
- Abstract
- The study aimed to investigate the psychosocial factors of patients with substance use related mental disorders at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital Psychiatric unit. It used a case study esign and employed both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms. A stratified sample of 30% of 500 patients and interviews with 11 nurses, 1 Sister in Charge psychiatric ward, and 1 clinical psychologist were used. The study used questionnaires were self-administered directly to participants and interviews were conducted at a place conducive to the interviewees. The study discovered that marijuana, speed, mutoriro, Chalk, Ice, Crank, Guka, Glue, Broncleer (Bronco), Solvents Fembo and Genkem, Chlorpromazine Maragado, Mangemba, and Cane spirit were more commonly associated with mental disorders among patients in addition to crystal meth. The study found that trauma during active use has a significant impact on the treatment outcomes of patients with substance use related mental disorders. This implies that trauma significantly affects the effectiveness of treatment for these patients. The study revealed a correlation between the severities of substance use related mental disorders and stress levels among patients. This suggests that individuals with higher levels of these disorders are likely to experience higher levels of stress. Lastly, the study found no common treatment options for patients with substance use related mental disorders. This indicates a need for further research and exploration of alternative therapeutic interventions.
- Date
- AUGUST 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Psychosocial,Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital,Patients With Substance Use, Mental Disorders,
- Supervisor
- Prof. Ndarukwa
- Item sets
- Department of Health Sciences
