Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study
| dc.contributor.author | Myers, B | |
| dc.contributor.author | van Heerden, M S | |
| dc.contributor.author | Grimsrud, A T | |
| dc.contributor.author | Myer, L | |
| dc.contributor.author | Williams, D R | |
| dc.contributor.author | Stein, D J | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-06-20T09:39:11Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-06-20T09:39:11Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2016-01-11T12:40:00Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Atypical sequences of drug use progression are thought to have important implications for the development of substance dependence. The extent to which this assumption holds for South African populations is unknown. This paper attempts to address this gap by examining the prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug progression among South Africans. Method: Data on substance use and other mental health disorders from a nationally representative sample of 4351 South Africans were analysed. Weighted cross tabulations were used to estimate prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression. Results: Overall, 12.2% of the sample reported atypical patterns of drug use progression. The most common violation was the use of extra-medical drugs prior to alcohol and tobacco. Gender was significantly associated with atypical patterns of drug use with the risk pattern varying by the type of drug. None of the anxiety or mood disorders were associated with atypical patterns of use. Atypical patterns of drug use were not associated with increased risk for a lifetime substance use disorder. Conclusion: Atypical patterns of drug use initiation seem more prevalent in South Africa compared to other countries. The early use of extra-medical drugs is common, especially among young women. Drug availability and social environmental factors may influence patterns of drug use. The findings have important implications for prevention initiatives and future research. | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Myers, B., van Heerden, M. S., Grimsrud, A. T., Myer, L., Williams, D. R., & Stein, D. J. (2011). Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study. <i>African Journal of Psychiatry</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24594 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Myers, B, M S van Heerden, A T Grimsrud, L Myer, D R Williams, and D J Stein "Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study." <i>African Journal of Psychiatry</i> (2011) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24594 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Myers, B., Van Heerden, M. S., Grimsrud, A., Myer, L., Williams, D. R., & Stein, D. J. (2011). Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study. African journal of psychiatry, 14(1). | |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - Journal Article AU - Myers, B AU - van Heerden, M S AU - Grimsrud, A T AU - Myer, L AU - Williams, D R AU - Stein, D J AB - Atypical sequences of drug use progression are thought to have important implications for the development of substance dependence. The extent to which this assumption holds for South African populations is unknown. This paper attempts to address this gap by examining the prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug progression among South Africans. Method: Data on substance use and other mental health disorders from a nationally representative sample of 4351 South Africans were analysed. Weighted cross tabulations were used to estimate prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression. Results: Overall, 12.2% of the sample reported atypical patterns of drug use progression. The most common violation was the use of extra-medical drugs prior to alcohol and tobacco. Gender was significantly associated with atypical patterns of drug use with the risk pattern varying by the type of drug. None of the anxiety or mood disorders were associated with atypical patterns of use. Atypical patterns of drug use were not associated with increased risk for a lifetime substance use disorder. Conclusion: Atypical patterns of drug use initiation seem more prevalent in South Africa compared to other countries. The early use of extra-medical drugs is common, especially among young women. Drug availability and social environmental factors may influence patterns of drug use. The findings have important implications for prevention initiatives and future research. DA - 2011 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - African Journal of Psychiatry LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2011 T1 - Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study TI - Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24594 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24594 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Myers B, van Heerden MS, Grimsrud AT, Myer L, Williams DR, Stein DJ. Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study. African Journal of Psychiatry. 2011; http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24594. | en_ZA |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Department of Public Health and Family Medicine | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.institution | University of Cape Town | |
| dc.source | African Journal of Psychiatry | |
| dc.source.uri | https://www.omicsonline.com/open-access/african-journal-of-psychiatry.php | |
| dc.subject.other | Substance use | |
| dc.subject.other | Gateway violations | |
| dc.subject.other | Mental disorders | |
| dc.subject.other | South Africa | |
| dc.title | Prevalence and correlates of atypical patterns of drug use progression: findings from the South African Stress and Health Study | |
| dc.type | Journal Article | en_ZA |
| uct.type.filetype | Text | |
| uct.type.publication | Research | en_ZA |
| uct.type.resource | Article | en_ZA |