Dropout rates and factors associated with adherence to opioid agonist treatment among adults with opioid use disorder at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15522185 |
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| Authors | Tusherahma Hussein Tuli (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, corresponding author), Allen Rweyendera (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences), Greyson Gwahula (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences), Yacinter Vedastus (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences), Raymond Maziku (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences), Peter Chilipweli (0000-0002-8466-8897, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences), Kiyeti A Hauli (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Pages | 1660196-1660196 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1660196 |
| PMID | 41858653 |
| OpenAlex | W7133560900 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
The high dropout rate highlights the need for targeted interventions focused on men, individuals with lower education levels, and patients lacking social support. Strengthening the treatment environment, enhancing psychological support, and improving communication about OAT effectiveness may improve retention. Further research is needed to understand barriers to confidence in OAT and perceptions of treatment ineffectiveness
Descriptive statistics · Dropout (neural networks · Intervention (counseling · Opiate Substitution Treatment · Opioid use disorder · Psychological intervention · Public health · Referral · Retrospective cohort study · Tanzania · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
| Highly cited | No |
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