Survey Data on the Correlates of Substance Use among IDPs in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Background: Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are frequently subjected to traumatic events, making them vulnerable to using substances. This study explores predictors and types of substances used by IDPs, the prevalence of substance dependence, and reasons for substance use. Methods: Cross-sectional survey data were obtained from 520 IDPs living in camps located in Borno State, Nigeria. The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) was adapted and administered to the participants. IBM SPSS was used to conduct univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses. Results: More than half (66.2%, n = 344) of the survey participants used at least one substance, while a third of them (31.2%, n = 162) used more than one substance. About one in ten respondents met the instrument cutoff for dependence. The most popular substance used was Kolanut (46.5%, n = 242). Popular reasons for substance use were the availability of substances, influence from others, and having a disease condition. Education, marital status, employment, and the number of substances used were significantly associated with substance dependence. Conclusions: A high prevalence of substance use was found among the IDPs. The study highlights the need for intervention in the substance use problem affecting this vulnerable population背景：国内流离失所者（Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs）频繁遭遇创伤性事件，因此极易出现物质滥用行为。本研究旨在探讨国内流离失所者的物质使用影响因素、物质使用类型、物质依赖患病率以及物质使用动因。 方法：本研究从尼日利亚博尔诺州难民营的520名国内流离失所者中获取横断面调查数据。研究对药物使用障碍识别测试（Drug Use Disorders Identification Test, DUDIT）进行改编后用于受试人群，并采用IBM SPSS统计软件开展单变量与多变量线性回归分析。 结果：超过六成（66.2%，n=344）的受访对象至少使用过一种物质，其中三分之一（31.2%，n=162）的人群使用过多种物质。约十分之一的受访者达到该量表的物质依赖临界值。最常使用的物质为可拉果（Kolanut），占比达46.5%（n=242）。受访者提及的主要物质使用动因包括物质可获得性、他人影响以及自身患有疾病。受教育程度、婚姻状况、就业情况以及物质使用种类数与物质依赖存在显著关联。 结论：本研究发现国内流离失所者群体中物质滥用的患病率较高。本研究强调，需针对这一脆弱群体所面临的物质使用问题开展干预工作。