Abedin Iranpour, Nouzar Nakhaee, Ali Bahramnejad, Ali Karamoozian, Tahereh Yazdinejad,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (9-2024)
Abstract
Background and Aim: One of the most significant predictors of substance use disorders is the level of resilience in individuals. This study aimed to determine the association between resilience and substance (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs =ATOD) use disorders among young people aged 18 to 29 in Kerman city, Iran in 2022.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using a multi-stage sampling method including 407 young individuals aged 18 to 29 years in Kerman city, Iran from spring to winter 2022. The sample was selected from among individuals referring to five women's and five men's hair salons and four methadone maintenance treatment centers in each district of Kerman Municipality. The date on resilience, as well as demographic information, were collected using the short-form RS-14 Resilience Scale, the ACE-8 Childhood Experiences Scale and the Substance Use Disorder questionnaires through face-to-face interviews.
Results: The likelihood of substance abuse and referral to methadone maintenance treatment centers was found to increase with age, male gender, a history of domestic violence, and lower education levels. Conversely, higher resilience was associated with decreased likelihood of substance abuse and referral to treatment centers (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the importance of developing effective programs to enhance resilience among youth, which will result in reduced risk of substance abuse. The results of this study can be used for appropriate planning and development of strategies to support youth health.
