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[Addiction to psychoactive substances among resident physicians in Morocco: A multicenter cross-sectional study]
Sara Echater1, Mohammed Hasnaoui1, Mohammed Barrimi1
1Faculté de médecine et de pharmacie, Université Mohammed Premier, Oujda, Maroc.
Sante Mentale Au Quebec
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Substance use is frequent among resident physicians in Morocco, affecting 16.1% of those surveyed. Male gender and surgical specialties were significantly associated with higher rates of psychoactive substance use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Substance use among resident physicians poses risks to physician well-being and patient safety.
- Prevalence and associated factors of addictive behaviors in this population remain poorly understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of psychoactive substance use among resident physicians in Morocco.
- To identify factors associated with addictive behaviors in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted.
- Anonymous self-questionnaires were distributed via email to resident physicians across 7 Moroccan university hospital centers.
- Data from 310 resident physicians (11.07% response rate) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- 16.1% of resident physicians reported using one or more psychoactive substances (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine).
- 11.9% had psychiatric disorders, and 3.2% had attempted suicide.
- Psychoactive substance use was significantly associated with male gender and surgical specialties.
Conclusions:
- Psychoactive substance use is prevalent among Moroccan resident physicians.
- Preventive measures and targeted management strategies are necessary.
- Further research into physician well-being and addiction is warranted.
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