Comparison between family function dimensions and quality of life among amphetamine addicts and non-addicts
Joint Authors
Afkari, Muhammad Ishagh
Qasimi, Afsanih
Shujaizadih, Davud
Tul, Azar
Furushani, Abass Rahimi
Taghdisi, Muhammad Husayn
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 4 (30 Apr. 2013), pp.356-362, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2013-04-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
- Social history
- Quality of life
- Addicts
- Economic history
- Life
- Human ecology
- Social accounting
- Family relationships
Abstract EN
Background : One of the most important factors in drug abuse and drug avoidance is family and its function.
Objectives : this study aimed to compare family function and quality of life dimensions among Amphetamine addicts and non-addicts.
Materials and Methods : the current study is a case-control, which assessed 95 Iranian addicts and 95 non-addicts.
Sampling method in the addicts group was random clustering.
The non-addicts were selected from accompanied addicts in other centers with respect to the demographic characteristics.
The instruments were Family Assessment and Quality of Life (SF-36) scales.
SPSS software version 11.5 was used for statistical analysis and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, stepwise regression analysis, and independent samples t-test were conducted.
Results: The study revealed that some disorders in family function dimensions were higher in the addicts compared to non-addicts.
Addicts have a quality of life lower than non-addicts (P < 0.05).
There was a relationship between different dimensions of family function and the quality of life in both the addicts and non-addicts (P < 0.05).
Regression analysis showed that roles dimensions and family function could roughly account for 17 % of the changes in the addicts’ quality of life while in the non-addicts, behavioral control dimension of family function could account for roughly 17 % of the changes in their quality of life.
Conclusions : regarding the study findings, there was a significant difference between family function dimensions and quality of life among addicts and non-addicts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Afkari, Muhammad Ishagh& Qasimi, Afsanih& Shujaizadih, Davud& Tul, Azar& Furushani, Abass Rahimi& Taghdisi, Muhammad Husayn. 2013. Comparison between family function dimensions and quality of life among amphetamine addicts and non-addicts. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 15, no. 4, pp.356-362.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329048
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tul, Azar…[et al.]. Comparison between family function dimensions and quality of life among amphetamine addicts and non-addicts. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 15, no. 4 (2013), pp.356-362.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329048
American Medical Association (AMA)
Afkari, Muhammad Ishagh& Qasimi, Afsanih& Shujaizadih, Davud& Tul, Azar& Furushani, Abass Rahimi& Taghdisi, Muhammad Husayn. Comparison between family function dimensions and quality of life among amphetamine addicts and non-addicts. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2013. Vol. 15, no. 4, pp.356-362.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329048
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 361-362
Record ID
BIM-329048