Delving into the Elements Impacting Treatment Acceptance among patients with Substance Use Disorder using Health Belief Model: a qualitative study
- Published on 03/11/2025
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Muslim Sarah Hazem 1, Al-Jumaili Ali Azeez 2, Al-Ani Hadeer Akram 3
1 https://ror.org/01b1c8m98 Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Health Baghdad Iraq
2 https://ror.org/007f1da21 College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad Baghdad Iraq
3 https://ror.org/05rrcem69 Davis School of Medicine, University of California Davis USA
Abstract
Background Substance abuse has become a significant public health issue in Iraq, fueled by economic slowdown, and high unemployment rates. Treatment acceptance among Iraqi patients with substance use disorder remains poorly understood.
Objectives The study aimed to explore in-depth the factors influencing treatment acceptance among patients with substance use disorder (SUD).
Methods This qualitative study included face-to-face semi-structured...
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