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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of aberrant opioid-related behaviours (AORB) among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Oman and identify associated risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman from June to December 2022. Patients with SCD aging 18–65 years old were included and clinically observed for more than 3 months. The Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM) was used to evaluate AORB with scores of ≥9 indicating high risk. Demographic and clinical data were collected. The association between AORB and clinical-demographic variables was examined using the Chi-square test. Results: A total of 144 SCD patients were included in this study; 58.3% of the participants were at high risk of AORB with a mean COMM score of 12.08. A significant relationship was found between perceived lack of family social support and AORB (P <0.001). No significant associations were observed between AORB risk and other studied factors. Conclusion: This study was the first to document a high prevalence of AORB among SCD patients in Oman. The findings underscore the critical role of family support in mitigating this risk of opioid misuse among this vulnerable population.

Publication Date

7-17-2025

First Page

674

Last Page

680

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