Alcohol and substance dependence in the United Arab Emirates: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite cultural, religious and legal constraints, alcohol and drug abuse is rising in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Therefore, we aim to produce a scoping review to summarise available scientific literature on alcohol and substance dependence (ASD) in all ethnic and religious groups in the UAE to inform future scientific inquiries.

Methods and analysis

Social work faculty from the UAE University will conduct the scoping review between March 2023 and February 2024. Drawing on the participants, concept, context (PCC) framework, the following review question was developed: What can be learnt from a review of scientific literature on alcohol and substance abuse in all ethnic and religious groups in the UAE? The scientific literature on ASD in the UAE published be

SUBMITTER: Fouche A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10174018 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature