Methadone Maintenance Therapy: Malaysian public awareness

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Abstract

Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) was first introduced in 2005 by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia as a therapy to enhance drug addicts’ quality of life. This study is to access the public awareness and behavior towards MMT program whereby a self administered questionnaire was distributed to the respondents in a public hospital. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 16. The finding shows that only 23.9% of respondents are aware of this program and majority of the respondents suggested continuous improvement on MMT program. In conclusion, the low awareness level of MMT program amongst public in Malaysia is might be due to limited campaigns and information.

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Journal

Title: Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies

Abbreviated Title: jABs

Publisher: e-IPH Ltd.

ISSN (Electronic): 2514-7528

Publication date Created: June 29 2018

Publication date (Electronic): July 20 2018

Volume: 3

Issue: 9

Page: 89

Article

DOI: 10.21834/jabs.v4i15.57

SO-VID: 26189ffd-5d5f-4e43-aab3-761b157b7c0d

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ScienceOpen disciplines: Psychology,Urban design & Planning,Urban studies,General behavioral science,Cultural studies

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