@article{ref1,
title="Increasing prevalence of methamphetamine use among women: Implication in suicide attempt",
journal="Iranian Rehabilitation Journal",
year="2019",
author="Massah, O. and Rafiee, N. and Farhoudian, A. and Bahmani, B. and Ahounbar, E. and Mousavi, S.H. and Roshani, M.",
volume="17",
number="1",
pages="61-66",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the ratio of suicide attempts between female opium and Methamphetamine (MA) users to determine the relationship between the increased prevalence of MA and suicide risk. <br><br>METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 136 drug dependent females were randomly selected from Tehran. Data gathering was performed by a demographic questionnaire and Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation. Data were analyzed by Chi-squared test and Independent Samples t-test. <br><br>RESULTS: There was no significant different in suicidal ideation between the two groups; however, the suicide attempt was significantly higher in the MA users compared to opium users (P < 0.001). <br><br>DISCUSSION: Suicide attempt is much higher in females who use crystal MA, compared to female opium users. This could be a warning to prevent associated risks. © 2019, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1735-3602",
doi="10.32598/irj.17.1.61",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/irj.17.1.61"
}