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Table 5 Perceived reasons for relapse and changes in drug use patterns 2 months after discharge from a 3-month drug detoxification-rehabilitation programme

From: Factors associated with relapse into drug use among male and female attendees of a three-month drug detoxification–rehabilitation programme in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study

Characteristics

Male PWUDs N = 67, unless otherwise stated

Female PWUDs N = 64, unless otherwise stated

P

Reason to relapse, % (n)

(N = 67)

(N = 64)

NS*

  Peer influence (previous PWUD friends, sexual partner’s drug use)

32.8 (22)

45.3 (29)

NS

  Family-related problem (no peace, poverty in family)

35.8 (24)

35.9 (23)

NS

  Personal problems

19.4 (13)

14.1 (9)

NS

  Drug craving, withdrawal symptoms (including restlessness, sleeping disturbance)

9.0 (6)

4.7 (3)

NS

  To enhance sexual power

3.0 (2)

-

 

Changes perceived in current drug use pattern, % (n)

(N = 67)

(N = 64)

0.02

59.7 (40)

79.7 (51)

 

Major difference from previous drug use pattern (among those who perceived changes), %(n)

(N = 40)

(N = 51)

 

  Decreased frequency or amount

55.0 (22)

62.7 (32)

0.01

  Increased frequency or amount

10.0 (4)

15.7 (8)

NS

  Type of drugs preferred

35.0 (14)

13.7 (7)

NS

  Not specified

-

7.8 (4)

NS

  1. *NS not significant (p>0.05).