PERCEIVED STIGMA, BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEM AND DEPRESSION AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ATTENDING SELECTED DE-ADDICTION CENTRES, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v12.i7.2024.5697Keywords:
Perceived Stigma, Behavioural Problem, Depression and Substance AbuseAbstract [English]
Substance abuse is a considerable public health problem throughout the world with vast implication on public health. Its real impact is on the social and family dynamics that underlie its communities.
Aim: This study aims to assess Perceived stigma, behavioural problem and depression among individuals with substance abuse attending selected de-addiction centers, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Methods: A Descriptive survey design was adopted and 200 individuals with substance abuse were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using semi structured demographic Proforma, standardized perceived stigma of substance abuse scale (PSAS), standardized behavioural problem scale (BPS) and Beck’s depression Inventry.
Result: The findings revealed that majority 81% individual with substance abuse had moderate perceived stigma whereas 18% had high perceived stigma and 1 % had low perceived stigma and (85% ) individuals with substance abuse were mild behavioural problem and (15%) in individuals with substance abuse were moderate behavioural problem and (41.5% ) individuals had moderate depression , ( 28% ) had borderline clinical depression , (27.5%) had mild mood disturbance ,(3%) had these ups and downs were considered normal. Result showed that there was significant association between level of depression with Regularity of treatment, life style practices with monthly family income and educational status of participants.
Conclusion: The current study concludes that perceived stigma, behavioural problems and depression among individuals with substance abuse is effective to motivational prevention in the field of psychiatry nursing.
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