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Associations Between Coping Strategies, Perceived Social Support, and Substance Use Among Individuals in Saudi
Alaa Nabil Mahsoon1, Ali Fahad Alzahrani1, Alzubair Alshamkhi1
1Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
This study found that coping strategies and social support are linked to substance use patterns in Saudi Arabia. Understanding these factors is key for effective prevention and treatment programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Substance use is a significant public health issue in Saudi Arabia.
- The relationship between coping strategies, perceived social support, and substance use patterns requires further investigation within the Saudi context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine substance-use patterns in Saudi Arabia.
- To investigate the associations between coping dimensions, perceived social support, and substance use.
- To explore the role of sociodemographic characteristics in these relationships.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional correlational design was employed.
- 237 individuals reporting current or past substance use participated.
- Coping was assessed using the Brief COPE, and perceived social support using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).
Main Results:
- The most common substances were tobacco cigarettes, hashish, heroin, pregabalin/Lyrica, methamphetamine, and amphetamine.
- Males reported significantly higher perceived social support than females.
- Tobacco cigarette use was associated with higher problem-focused, emotion-focused, and avoidant coping strategies.
- Perceived social support positively correlated with all coping dimensions.
Conclusions:
- Perceived social support and coping responses are associated with substance use patterns in the Saudi population.
- Culturally sensitive and gender-aware interventions addressing social support and coping mechanisms are recommended for substance use prevention and care.
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