To examine the Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) among
drug users in Khon Kaen.
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between
January 2014 and February 2015. Patients' medical records, supported by the
Khon Kaen Provincial Public Health Office, were used for data regarding the
treatment ofthe drug users between October 2013 and September 2014. SPSS
version 19.0 for windows was used to analyze descriptive statistics and
Pearson's correlations.
A review of medical records revealed a total number of drug
users were 3,605 males (92.25%) and 303 females (7.75%). A total of 2,195 cases
(56.17%) were drug dependence. 20 drug users died due to drug-related causes. A
total DALYs were 6,772.26 and a prevalence rate of DALYs was 3.76/1,000
populations. The correlation analyses showed significantly factors related to
the DALYs among drug users were age, occupation, pattern of drug use, levels of
severity, drug-related death and treatment services.
The DALYs were apparently high among male drug users, who
completed primary school education, were drug-dependent and being treated in
group therapy. The health authorities may use these associated factors in order
to develop or improve programs related to prevention, harm reduction and
treatment services effectively.
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