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Risk factors for drug misuse in Pakistan

J S Gillis¹, I A Tareen, H R Chaudhry

¹Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331.

The International Journal of the Addictions

|January 1, 1994

Summary

Societal drug misuse risk factors identified in the United States were also found in Pakistan. This suggests that precursors for drug misuse are universal and not limited by cultural differences.

Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

Drug misuse is a significant public health issue globally.
Previous research identified sociodemographic risk factors for drug misuse primarily in the United States.
Limited evidence exists on drug misuse risk factors in non-Western societies, particularly in Pakistan.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify sociodemographic risk factors for drug misuse in Pakistan.
To determine if previously identified risk factors in the United States are applicable in a Pakistani context.

Main Methods:

A case-control study was conducted in Pakistan.
Eleven sociodemographic variables, previously identified as predictors in the US, were assessed.
Groups of drug addicts (cases) and controls were compared based on these variables.

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Ten out of eleven sociodemographic variables successfully differentiated between drug addicts and controls in Pakistan.
Approximately 97% of the studied addicts were at risk for four or more factors.
100% of controls were at risk for four or fewer factors, indicating a clear distinction.

Conclusions:

Sociodemographic risk factors for drug misuse appear to be universal and transcend cultural boundaries.
The findings support the applicability of US-based drug misuse risk factor models in Pakistan.
This research highlights the need for culturally sensitive yet universally applicable interventions for drug misuse prevention and treatment.