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Geographic Determinants and Spatial Epidemiology of Prescription Drug Abuse: A Comprehensive Analysis of Distribution Patterns, Treatment Accessibility and Intervention Strategies

Author(s) Sonali Dewangan, Nandini Patel, Arshin Solomon, Silki Pradhan, Arnab Roy
Country India
Abstract This study examines the complex spatial patterns and geographic variations in prescription drug abuse, analyzing their impact on treatment outcomes and public health interventions. Through comprehensive spatial epidemiological analysis, we investigate how geographic factors influence abuse patterns across urban, suburban, and rural landscapes. The research synthesizes data on healthcare accessibility, socioeconomic conditions, and regional policy frameworks to understand their collective impact on prescription drug misuse. Our findings reveal significant geographic disparities in treatment accessibility, with rural areas facing substantial barriers to addiction services compared to urban centers. Analysis of prescription drug monitoring programs demonstrates varying effectiveness across regions, highlighting the need for spatially-tailored interventions. The study identifies distinct regional profiles of drug misuse, influenced by factors including healthcare infrastructure, cultural norms, and local regulatory environments. Advanced spatial analysis techniques, including geospatial mapping and hotspot analysis, revealed significant correlations between geographic determinants and abuse patterns. Results indicate that proximity to healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical distribution networks, and demographic characteristics contribute to localized risk profiles. The integration of multiple data sources, including prescription records and treatment admissions, provided insights into space-time clustering of abuse patterns. This research emphasizes the importance of developing geographically-informed approaches to combat prescription drug abuse, suggesting that intervention strategies should be tailored to specific regional contexts while addressing broader systemic issues. The findings have significant implications for public health policy, healthcare resource allocation, and the development of targeted prevention strategies.
Keywords Spatial epidemiology, Prescription drug abuse, Geographic accessibility, Treatment disparities, Health policy implementation
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Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-11-30
Cite This Geographic Determinants and Spatial Epidemiology of Prescription Drug Abuse: A Comprehensive Analysis of Distribution Patterns, Treatment Accessibility and Intervention Strategies - Sonali Dewangan, Nandini Patel, Arshin Solomon, Silki Pradhan, Arnab Roy - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.31918
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.31918
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8sg5v
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