Substance use among healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study in Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Substance use among healthcare professionals, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, benzodiazepines etc., is a rising concern. The immensity of substance use is not yet clear, though recently, studies conducted on medical students and physician trainees show that 10% to 15% of all healthcare professionals misuse drugs at some point in their career, and that 6% to 8% of physicians have a substance use disorder. Substance use has a direct impact on relationships, physical health, and job performance, and is associated with depression, burnout, and decreased career satisfaction. The aim of this study was to shed light on the prevalence of substance use in healthcare providers in Kenya. We carried out a cross-sectional survey study between May 2023 and August 2023. The participants were healt

SUBMITTER: Shah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11932460 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature