Zhuang Shu-Mei, Chen Fang
Shu-mei Zhuang, PhD, RN, is Teacher, School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, China. Fang Chen, RN, BSN, is Head Nurse, Tianjin An-Kang Psychiatric Hospital, China.
Nurs Res. 2016 Mar-Apr;65(2):117-24. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000141.
Methamphetamine is a commonly used illicit drug that threatens many adolescents and youth in Asian Pacific countries, contributing to the heavy burden of disease and drug-related death. Little is known about the prevalence of associated psychological problems in methamphetamine-dependent adolescents and youth.
The study sought to estimate the prevalence of psychological problems in adolescents and youth in China with methamphetamine dependence and to identify factors related to co-occurring psychological problems.
A cross-sectional design was used. Methamphetamine-dependent adolescents and youth from two drug rehabilitation centers in Tianjin, China, took part. Each participant was assessed with a sociodemographic questionnaire and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90).
A total of 161 adolescents and youth took part. Psychological symptomatology was high, with 59.6% of participants having over 160 points on the SCL-90 total score, indicating significant psychological distress. On the basis of subscale scores, phobic anxiety, depression, and anxiety were common. Male participants, younger adolescents, and those who are addicted to methamphetamine for a longer time with more consumption were more likely to experience psychological problems.
Nurses should be aware of the type and severity of psychological problems among methamphetamine-dependent adolescents and youth. Nursing care should be designed to relieve psychological problems and improve mental health of the methamphetamine-dependent adolescents and youth.
甲基苯丙胺是一种常用的非法药物，威胁着亚太国家的许多青少年，导致沉重的疾病负担和与毒品相关的死亡。对于甲基苯丙胺依赖的青少年中相关心理问题的患病率知之甚少。
本研究旨在估计中国甲基苯丙胺依赖青少年心理问题的患病率，并确定与共病心理问题相关的因素。
采用横断面设计。来自中国天津两个戒毒中心的甲基苯丙胺依赖青少年参与了研究。每位参与者都接受了社会人口学问卷和症状自评量表90（SCL - 90）的评估。
共有161名青少年参与。心理症状较为严重，59.6%的参与者SCL - 90总分超过160分，表明存在明显的心理困扰。根据分量表得分，恐惧焦虑、抑郁和焦虑较为常见。男性参与者、年龄较小的青少年以及甲基苯丙胺成瘾时间更长、用量更多的人更容易出现心理问题。
护士应了解甲基苯丙胺依赖青少年心理问题的类型和严重程度。护理措施应旨在缓解心理问题，改善甲基苯丙胺依赖青少年的心理健康。
