Public opinion of drug treatment policy: Exploring the public's attitudes, knowledge, experience and willingness to pay for drug treatment strategies
Public opinion of drug treatment policy: Exploring the public's attitudes, knowledge, experience and willingness to pay for drug treatment strategies
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DOI：
10.1016/j.drugpo.2013.11.001
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发表时间：
2014-05-01
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
Liddell, A.
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作者：
Matheson, C.;Jaffray, M.;Liddell, A.
背景：研究证据是强有力的阿片替代治疗（ORT）。然而，公众舆论（态度）可能与证据不一致。本研究探讨了态度，药物知识和一系列的社会人口变量，可能影响态度之间的关系。这是相关的，在当前的政策竞技场中，一个重大的转变，从减少伤害，康复正在进行中。方法：在苏格兰的药物，治疗策略已经改变，从减少伤害，恢复为基础的横断面邮政问卷调查。随机抽样（N = 3000），一般公众，>18岁，并在选民登记册上使用。调查表主要采用勾选框格式，但包括两个开放式问题，供定性答复。评估采用经济支付意愿（WTP）方法。结果：回应率为38.1%（1067/2803）。不到10%的人有过药物滥用的个人经历，但16.7%的人有过通过朋友/熟人滥用药物的经历。回归模型显示，那些有滥用药物个人经历（p < 0.001）、对药物有更好了解（p = 0.001）和收入较高（与年收入> 50，000磅的人相比）的人对药物使用者的态度更加积极
Background: Research evidence is strong for opiate replacement treatment (ORT). However, public opinion (attitudes) can be at odds with evidence. This study explored the relationships between, attitudes, knowledge of drugs and a range of socio-demographic variables that potentially influence attitude. This is relevant in the current policy arena in which a major shift from harm reduction to, rehabilitation is underway.Methods: A cross sectional postal questionnaire survey in Scotland was conducted where the drug, treatment strategy has changed from harm-reduction to recovery-based. A random sample (N = 3000), of the general public, >18 years, and on the electoral register was used. The questionnaire was largely structured with tick box format but included two open questions for qualitative responses. Valuation was measured using the economic willingness-to-pay (WTP) method.Results: The response rate was 38.1% (1067/2803). Less than 10% had personal experience of drug, misuse but 16.7% had experience of drug misuse via a friend/acquaintance. Regression modelling revealed more positive attitudes towards drug users in those with personal experience of drug misuse, (p < 0.001), better knowledge of drugs (p = 0.001) and higher income (those earning >50,000 pound per, annum compared to