Journal of Applied Material Science & Engineering Research(AMSE)

MSc. in Industrial Engineering, Brazil

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Impacts of Benzodiazepine Addiction: A Longitudinal Approach to Understanding Treatment Adherence
  Author(s): Sergio da Costa Mendes* and Vanessa Mendes Marinho Barbosa
  
  Benzodiazepine addiction poses a significant public health challenge, with implications for morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of benzodiazepine use across various population groups, investigate the biopsychosocial factors contributing to addiction, and evaluate the social and individual impacts of benzodiazepine dependence. A longitudinal cohort design was employed, involving 262 participants aged 18 to 45 years with a documented history of chronic benzodiazepine use. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires and structured interviews at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Descriptive statistics revealed a mean of approximately 43.67 users per medication, with significant variations in adherence rates over time. Correlation and regression analyses identified a positive association between Diazepam usage and adherence improvement (r = 0.35).. Read More»
  

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