Chadia Haddad1, Mouhamad J Darwich2, Sahar Obeid1,3,4, Hala Sacre4,5, Maha Zakhour2, Francois Kazour1,2,3,6,7, Rita Nabout2, Souheil Hallit4,8, Fouad E Tahan1,2. 1. Departments of Research, Psychiatry and Psychology, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon. 2. Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Fanar, Lebanon. 3. Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon. 4. INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Sante Publique, Epidemiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Beirut, Lebanon. 5. Drug Information Center, Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon. 6. INSERM U930, équipe 4 "Troubles affectifs", Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France. 7. Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon. 8. Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Estimate the rate of anxiety disorders (AD) and associated factors among patients with substance use disorder (SUD) in Lebanon. METHODS: A cross-sectional study, conducted between April and September 2017, enrolled 57 inpatients with SUD. RESULTS: The rate of AD in patients with SUD was 61.4%. The university level of education compared to the primary level of education (ORa = 0.221) was significantly associated with lower anxiety among patients with SUD. Being sexually abused and having a family history of depression tended to significance. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: AD is widespread in Lebanon and high rates of anxiety in patients with SUD were found, warranting the implementation of strategic interventions and establishing national policies and legislation for mental health services to provide optimal care.
OBJECTIVES: Estimate the rate of anxiety disorders (AD) and associated factors among patients with substance use disorder (SUD) in Lebanon. METHODS: A cross-sectional study, conducted between April and September 2017, enrolled 57 inpatients with SUD. RESULTS: The rate of AD in patients with SUD was 61.4%. The university level of education compared to the primary level of education (ORa = 0.221) was significantly associated with lower anxiety among patients with SUD. Being sexually abused and having a family history of depression tended to significance. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: AD is widespread in Lebanon and high rates of anxiety in patients with SUD were found, warranting the implementation of strategic interventions and establishing national policies and legislation for mental health services to provide optimal care.