Factors related to narcotic-used behavior among addicted inmates in Suphanburi Province

Abstract

The purpose of this descriptive research  was to study factors related to narcotic-used behavior among addicted inmates in Suphanburi Province. A sample of  290 addicted inmates, was selected using a simple random sampling method. Research tools were questionnaires. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Chi-square test.  The result revealed that narcotic-used behavior of addicted inmates were as follows. The length of narcotic-used time was longer than three years (60.69%). The maximum number of narcotic-used drug, was 2-3 tablets per each time (55.17%). The frequency of narcotic use, was 1-2 days per week (57.84%). Factors related to narcotic-used behavior were as follows. Age was related to the length of time and frequency of narcotic use. Educational level and occupation were related to the length of time and the amount of narcotic-used drug. Parent’s marital status was related to the amount of narcotic-used drug. Knowledge was related to the length of time,  frequency of narcotic use, and the amount of narcotic-used drug.  Perceived self-esteem was related to the length of time and the amount of narcotic-used drug. Perceived self-efficacy was related to the amount of narcotic-used drug and frequency of narcotic use. Anti-social behavior was related to the amount of narcotic-used drug. The residential location was related to the amount of narcotic-used drug. Family relation was related to the amount of narcotic-used drug and frequency of  narcotic use at  p< .05.