Authors : Behzad Karami-Matin, Majid Barati, Shoeib Rahimi, Razieh Zolghadr, Mohammad Fattahi and Mohammad Mahboubi
Abstract: Substance abuse can be a predictor of mental health problems and reduce individual’s quality of life and the increasing trend of comorbidity of drug addiction and mental disorders has been reported. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders among Iranian male addict. This cross-sectional study conducted in 250 male addicts who were referred to Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) centers in Kermanshah, the West of Iran. Participants were randomly selected to participate voluntarily in the study and filled out a standard questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS Version 21 using bivariate correlations, Chi-square and t-test at 95% significant level. The mean general health of respondents was 35.66 [95% CI: 33.46, 37.87], ranged from 12-65. In addition, based on GHQ-28 questioner about 78.1% of respondents were suspected of mental disorders. Furthermore, our findings indicated was a significant relationship between mental disorders with education, marital status, economic status and initiation age for drug use (p<0.05). Our findings indicate a high prevalence of mental disorders among Iranian drug addict and show the necessity of psychological interventions for these individuals.
Behzad Karami-Matin, Majid Barati, Shoeib Rahimi, Razieh Zolghadr, Mohammad Fattahi and Mohammad Mahboubi, 2016. Mental Health Status: A Cross Sectional Study among Male Addicts in the West of Iran. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 10: 159-163.