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Psychosocial Predictors of Relapse Prevention among Newly Discharged Substance Use Disorder Patients in a Nigerian Psychiatric Facility

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  • Adesola Comfort Akinpelu

    (Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan)

  • Raymond Ozemoya Igomigo

    (Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan)

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Background: Relapse following treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) presents a global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Despite treatment gains, many patients experience relapse shortly after discharge, often due to psychosocial challenges that are insufficiently addressed in conventional interventions. Aim: This study investigates the influence of self-efficacy, coping strategies, perceived social support, and treatment adherence on relapse prevention among newly discharged SUD patients in Nigeria. Method: Using a mixed-method approach, 187 patients discharged from the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba were surveyed using standardized instruments: the General Self-Efficacy Scale, Brief COPE, MSPSS, MMAS-8, and the Advance Warning of Relapse Questionnaire. Qualitative interviews were also conducted and analyzed thematically. Results: Quantitative analysis showed that all four psychosocial variables significantly predicted relapse prevention (R² = 0.619, p

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  • Adesola Comfort Akinpelu & Raymond Ozemoya Igomigo, 2025. "Psychosocial Predictors of Relapse Prevention among Newly Discharged Substance Use Disorder Patients in a Nigerian Psychiatric Facility," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(7), pages 1561-1566, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:67:p:1561-1566
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