Knowledge, Attitude, Practices of Disulfiram amongst relatives of patient with Alcohol use disorder.

Manish R Tale; Riteeka S Dikshit; Sagar B Karia; Avinash A Desousa

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Knowledge, Attitude, Practices of Disulfiram amongst relatives of patient with Alcohol use disorder.

Manish R Tale, Riteeka S Dikshit, Sagar B Karia, Avinash A Desousa

Abstract :

KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Practice) studies are highly focused evaluations to measure changes in response to a specific intervention, usually outreach, demonstration or education. This study was conducted to assess KAP of Disulfiram amongst relatives of patients suffering from alcohol use disorder. Relatives of 100 patients diagnosed as alcohol use disorder were interviewed using a self–designed semi structured proforma. Alcohol use was documented to ascertain the pattern and dependence. On asking if “Heard about disulfiram” 38 respondents stated yes whereas 62 said no.36% said that they have used disulfiram.32% reported good experience.35% showed improved quality of life and achieved abstinence from alcohol.The present study demonstrated poor knowledge among relatives, but good attitudes toward use of disulfiram. The results suggest the need to implement an intervention strategy that reflects specific local circumstances and plan activities that are suited to the population involved.