Perceived need for substance use treatment among young women from disadvantaged communities in Cape Town, South Africa

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Perceived need for substance use treatment among young women from disadvantaged communities in Cape Town, South Africa

Background: Initiation of treatment for substance use disorders is low among young women from disadvantaged communities in Cape Town, South Africa. Yet little is known about the factors that influence perceived need for treatment (a determinant of treatment entry) within this population. Methods...

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Main Authors:	Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Kline, T.L., Doherty, I.A., Carney, T., Wechsberg, W.M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Services Accessibility Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Perception South Africa Substance-Related Disorders Vulnerable Populations Young Adult
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/84449

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