Substance Use Disorder and Reoffending Among Inmates Awaiting Trial in a Maximum Security Prison in Nigeria

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Published 06-06-2017
DOI https://doi.org/10.26735/16586794.2017.020

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Armiya’u AY, Maigari YT, Davou FJ. Substance Use Disorder and Reoffending Among Inmates Awaiting Trial in a Maximum Security Prison in Nigeria. AJFSFM [Internet]. 2017Jun.6 [cited 2025Jan.18];1(5). Available from: https://journals.nauss.edu.sa/index.php/AJFSFM/article/view/200

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Aishatu Yusha'u Armiya'u
Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos. Plateau state Nigeria
Yusufu T. Maigari Francis J. Davou

Abstract

Aim and Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) and the relationship between inmates with SUD and those without SUD with reoffending.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out among 366 male inmates awaiting trial in Jos maximum security prison, Plateau state (Nigeria). Two sets of questionnaires were used, namely General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI).

Results: Prevalence of SUD was 32.8% (120) among inmates. Reoffending was statistically significant with SUD (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: These results suggest a significant rate of SUD among awaiting trial inmates. It also shows a significant difference between SUD and reoffending.

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Issue
Vol. 1 No. 5 (2017)
Section
Original Article