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Open AccessHealthcare provider perspectives on the facilitators, barriers and unexplored opportunities to support the recovery of clients on medications for opioid use disorder in Kenya
Opioid use is associated with significant burden of disease. Medications for opioid use disorder such as methadone are effective treatments. This study aimed to identify the healthcare provider perspectives on...
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Open AccessFeasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a cognitive behavior therapy text-message intervention among individuals with opioid use disorder in Kenya: a randomized feasibility trial
Opioid use disorder is associated with a huge burden of disease and treatment gap. Delivery of psychosocial treatment using digital platforms can bridge the treatment gap to improve treatment access among indi...
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Open AccessExploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study
Assessing the experiences of individuals on methadone treatment is essential to help evaluate the treatment program’s effectiveness. This study aimed to explore the experiences of patients receiving methadone ...
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Open AccessThe prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
Cannabis use during methadone treatment may negatively impact treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatmen...
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Open AccessAdverse childhood experiences among patients with substance use disorders at a referral psychiatric hospital in Kenya
Substance use disorders are a major cause of health and social problems worldwide. Research evidence shows a strong graded relationship of adverse childhood experiences and substance use in adulthood. This stu...