Department of Community Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Research Article
Effectiveness of Islamic Rehabilitation Intervention Module (ISRIM) on Reduction of Cravings and Relapses among Opioid Dependents in FELDA Communities in Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia: A Study Protocol
Author(s): Amir Faisal Mohd Khairi*, Hayati Kadir Shahar, Hejar Abdul Rahman and Norsiah Ali
Background: Relapse among Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) clients is common especially
in FELDA settlements. Since majority of MMT clients are Malay Muslims, Islamic Rehabilitation
Intervention Module (ISRIM) develop in accordance with Health Belief Model (HBM) framework can
be implemented as intervention for relapse prevention in FELDA communities.
Material and methods: A parallel, two arms, single blinded cluster randomized control trial utilizing
simple randomization will be conducted, involving 10 MMT clinics clusters. The intervention group
receives ISRIM for one session per week for four consecutive weeks, while control group will be on
wait-list. Primary outcome is relapse status, measured monthly for six months follow-up by the first
positive urine using drugs rapid test. Descriptive and inferential statistic.. View More»
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