Influence of social network on drug use among clients of methadone maintenance treatment centers in Kunming, China.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To examine drug use behavior of clients attending Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) programs and its relationship with the clients' social network characteristics.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Four MMT clinics in Kunming, Yunnan province, China.

Participants

324 consecutive MMT clients.

Measurements

A structured, self-completed questionnaire on background characteristics and existing social network. Current drug use was assessed by urine test for opiate metabolites.

Analysis

The association between client's social network characteristics and their own current drug use behavior is analysed using multiple logistic regression adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (C

SUBMITTER: Shen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6029801 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature