Gender difference in early initiation of methamphetamine use among current methamphetamine users in Muse, Northern Shan State, Myanmar

Gender difference in early initiation of methamphetamine use among current methamphetamine users in Muse, Northern Shan State, Myanmar

Abstract Background Globally, methamphetamine (MA) use is a significant public health concern due to unprecedented health effects of its use. However, gender similarities and differences in early age of MA initiation and its risk factors among current MA users have been understudied in a developing...

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Main Authors: Yu Mon Saw, Thu Nandar Saw, Junko Yasuoka, Nyein Chan, Nang Pann Ei Kham, Wint Khine, Su Myat Cho, Masamine Jimba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Initiation
Methamphetamine
Gender
Drug user
Myanmar
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-017-0147-0

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