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Self -Stigma and Depression among Patients with Substance Use Disorders: Role of Perceived Social Support

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Background: Substance abuse is a significant global problem, and reports indicate that individuals suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs) exhibit elevated levels of self-stigma. Self-stigma is defined as the existence of unfavorable judgments, attitudes, feelings, and beliefs that can lead to depression and loss of self-worth. A social support network is a crucial component that needs to be taken into account to lessen the stigma and depression associated with SUDs. Aim: To evaluate the effect of perceived social support on self- stigma and depression among patients with SUDs. Design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized. Subjects: A purposive sample of 100 patients with substance use disorders. Study setting: Zagazig University Hospital outpatient clinic's addiction clinic, Zagazig City, Egypt.   Tools: Demographic and Addiction history of the patients with substance use disorders, Self-Stigma in Substance Abuse Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Results: The majority of the substance abusers had moderate levels of self-stigma, more than half of the participants suffered from severe depressive symptoms ,and slightly over half of the participants had low social support. Social support was negatively correlated with self- stigma(r = -0.503) and depression(r = -0.382).Social support , marital status, age and income significantly influence self-stigma. Conclusion: Social support significantly impacts self –stigma, and depression among patients with substance use disorders.  Recommendation: Psychosocial therapies aimed at enhancing their perception of support from friends and family could be beneficial in mitigating the detrimental consequences of self-stigma and depressive symptoms.

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10.21608/ejhc.2023.376190

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Self- Stigma, depression, perceived social support, Substance use disorders

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Ahmed Abdel Razek

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Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt

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Samy Elsaieed El Sheikh

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Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt

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14

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3

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2023-09-01

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2024-08-26

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2023-09-01

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Self -Stigma and Depression among Patients with Substance Use Disorders: Role of Perceived Social Support

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24 Dec 2024