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Identifying the Factors Affecting Methamphetamine Use: A Scoping Review.
Azam Rastegari1, Ali Akbar Haghdoost2, Mohammad Reza Baneshi1,3
1Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Methamphetamine use significantly impacts individuals and society. A scoping review identified individual, social, and family factors as key influences on methamphetamine abuse, informing prevention and treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
- Sociology
Background:
- Methamphetamine use is a growing concern, particularly among youth.
- This substance abuse poses significant physical, mental, familial, and societal burdens.
- Understanding contributing factors is crucial for addressing the chronic disease impact of methamphetamine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review to identify factors influencing methamphetamine use.
- To synthesize existing research on methamphetamine abuse drivers.
Main Methods:
- Searched Mesh database for methamphetamine-related keywords.
- Analyzed 42 articles (12 English, 30 Persian) published between 2008 and 2022.
- Applied scoping review methodology as developed by Arksey and O'Malley.
Main Results:
- Individual, social, and family factors were identified as the most significant influences on methamphetamine use.
- These factors were frequently cited across the analyzed literature.
- The review synthesized findings from both English and Persian research.
Conclusions:
- Individual, social, and family factors are paramount in understanding methamphetamine use.
- These identified factors should guide the development of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation policies.
- Further research using structural path analysis is recommended to prioritize and weight these contributing factors.
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