METHAMPHETAMINE USE BEHAVIOR, ABNORMAL SYMPTOMS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Keywords:
methamphetamine, drug use behavior, abnormal symptoms, domestic violenceAbstract
Methamphetamine is a narcotic drug that causes physical and mental effects and significantly affects the family and socioeconomic. Thailand has imposed penalties on drug traffickers while offering treatment and rehabilitation to drug users. This study explores the behavior of methamphetamine use related to abnormal physical and mental symptoms among methamphetamine users and domestic violence. The research design was a cross-sectional study of 1,969 methamphetamine users throughout Thailand. Data were collected through a structured interview. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square, multiple logistic regression, odd ratio, and 95% confidence interval.
The results showed that 70.4% of the sample had methamphetamine-related symptoms, and 24.9% had experienced domestic violence. Younger users are more likely to experience both abnormal symptoms and violence. Abnormal symptoms were statistically related to age and duration of use. Statistical tests showed that singles and once-daily usage were at lower risk. The unemployed and younger are at increased risk.
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