TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Exploring roles of stakeholders in combating substance abuse in the DIMAMO Surveillance Site, South Africa
JO  - Substance abuse: research and treatment
A1  - Muthelo, Livhuwani
A1  - Mbombi, Masenyani Oupa
A1  - Mphekgwana, Peter
A1  - Mabila, Linneth Nkateko
A1  - Dhau, Inos
A1  - Tlouyamma, Joseph
A1  - Nemuramba, Rathani
A1  - Mashaba, Reneilwe Given
A1  - Mothapo, Katlego
A1  - Ntimana, Cairo Bruce
A1  - Maimela, Eric
SP  - e11782218221147498
EP  - e11782218221147498
VL  - 17
IS  - 
N2  - BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of substance abuse in rural areas of Limpopo Province is a concern for most stakeholders including the families, South Africa Police Service, and social workers. Combating Substance Abuse requires the active roles of various stakeholders in the rural community, due to limited resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery. <br><br>PURPOSE: To report on the roles of stakeholders in tackling Substance Abuse during the awareness campaign conducted in the deep rural community of Limpopo Province, DIMAMO surveillance area. <br><br>METHODS: Qualitative narrative design was adopted to explore the roles of stakeholders in combating Substance Abuse during the awareness campaign conducted in the deep rural community. The population consisted of different stakeholders who play an active role in reducing Substance Abuse. The triangulation method was used for data collection (interviews, observations, and taking field notes during presentations). Purposive sampling was used to select all the available stakeholders who actively combat substance abuse in the communities. Thematic narrative analysis was used to analyze the interviews conducted with and content presented by the stakeholders to generate the themes. <br><br>RESULTS: The prevalence of Substance Abuse among the youth in the Dikgale community is high with a growing trend of Crystal Meth, "nyaope," and Cannabis(marijuana). The prevalence is worsened by the diverse challenges experienced by the families and stakeholders which impact the strategies targeted to combat Substance Abuse. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings indicated the need for strong collaborations among the stakeholders (including school leadership) to successfully combat Substance Abuse in rural areas. The findings demonstrated a need for a well-capacitated healthcare services with adequate rehabilitation centers and well-trained healthcare providers for combating Substance Abuse to minimize victim stigmatization.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1178-2218
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11782218221147498
ID  - ref1
ER  -