Mehmet Akif SEZEROL, Zeynep Meva ALTAŞ
Addicta The Turkish Journal On Addictions - 2026;13(2):197-204
This study aims to determine the COVID-19 infection and vaccination statuses of individuals with substance use disorders. In this cross-sectional study, the population consisted of individuals with substance use disorders who were interviewed in Sultanbeyli district. Data were collected through a structured interview form, which included demographic information about the individual and their family, medical history, and addiction history. The COVID-19 infection and vaccination statuses of the individuals were verified using the system records. Nearly all of the individuals were male (n=264, 96.7%). Among the participants, 24.7% (n=38) reported a history of COVID-19 infection. Regarding the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine, 57.8% (n=115) had received at least one dose of the vaccine. The proportion of fully vaccinated participants was 42.2% (n=84). Educational status, marital status, employment status, substance use status in the family, treatment attempts for substance use, age, age of substance initiation, and number of used substances were not found to be significantly associated with either having a COVID-19 infection or being fully vaccinated (p>0.05) The low rate of vaccine uptake highlights the need for targeted interventions, as well as further studies to increase understanding of factors that may affect vaccine uptake.
