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Patterns of kratom use among regular users: qualitative analysis
Kunová, Vendula ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Mravčík, Viktor (referee)
Background: Kratom is becoming a more famous psychoactive substance in the Czech Republic. However the research fields is not that fast as its use so there are not many studies in czech describing kratom or its use across his users. Aim: The aim of this master thesis is to findout patterns of drug use in regular useres from age 15 - 34.. Sample: The sample for this study is respondents aged 15 - 34 (young adults). The sample consisted of 10 respondents, 5 were women and 5 were men. The average age of the respondents was 27.2 years. The grat majority of respondents (N=9) are working and the last respondent (N=1) is still a student. Methods: Target group is selected by snowball sampling method. Data will be obtained through semi-structured interview and screenings questionnaires. The method of pattern formula and tuft creation method will be used to analyze collected data. We assume that the result of the work will be not only findinng patterns of kratom use, a description of its addiction or possible withdrawal syndrome, but also the elaboration of professional text Results: Respondents use kratom at least once a week, but their frequency and amount of the substance varies. Those who use kratom only once a day use 2,5 - 3 g. Those who use it 2 - 4 times a day consume a dose of 7,5 - 20 g. Users...
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Evaluation of client satisfaction with the Sanitka project of SANANIM field programme
Limpouchová, Markéta ; Šťastná, Lenka (advisor) ; Vacek, Jaroslav (referee)
Background: The satisfaction evaluation is method of obtaining feedback on the services provided by the Sananim field program within the Sanitka project. It provides clients with the opportunity to "share" their experience with the program, comment on individual interventions, or express the need for a new service or intervention. Aims: The aim of the research was to find out whether the clients of the field program Sananim are satisfied with the services offered by the Sanitka project. Above all, it was about local and time availability, the main components of the sanitka project (exchange program, counseling, treatment, testing, staff access) and about identifying the weak points of the service. The research was supposed to provide information on whether the clients are satisfied with the individual interventions, whether they are missing something (and what) within the services provided, and how the services could be improved. Methods and research file: The RAR - Rapid assessment and response methodology was used to collect data. Data collection took place in the form of semi-structured interviews with 30 clients. Respondents were selected purposively and through the institution. These were clients of TP Sananim who use drugs at risk (especially by injection) and at the same time use the varied...
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Use of kratom in students of Prague universities: a questionnaire survey
Koutenská, Nikol ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Mravčík, Viktor (referee)
Background: In recent years it has been possible to note the increasing popularity of a psychoactive substance called kratom. It is a substance that is not legislated in the Czech Republic, which can affect its easy availability for users of all ages. At the same time, there are not enough studies in our country or abroad to research kratom or its use and potential risks. Objectives: The main objectives of this work describe the use of kratom among students at Prague universities and to find out if there was a link between use of kratom and the use of other addictive substances. Furthermore, the thesis also looked at how students perceived the risks associated with the use of this substance. Methods: The research was executed by quantitative data collection via an online questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was distributed by social network Facebook. The sample consisted of 1,496 respondents studying at Prague universities. The data was imported to Microsoft Excel. Afterwards it was organized and processed. Subsequently, a portion of the data was evaluated by using the Jamovi app. Results: A research of 1,496 students was found that 12% used kratom in their lives. The use of kratom in the last year was registered in 135 (9%) students and in 53 (4%) students in the last month. The study suggests...
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Patterns of substance use during the lockdown in young adult recreational dance drug users
Kováčová, Tereza ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Gabrhelík, Roman (referee)
Background: Recreational use of dance drugs is situated mainly on the premises of dance clubs and bars. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all these areas were suddenly closed. Quantitative foreign studies show changes in patterns of use among recreational users of dance drugs, but in the Czech Republic, this subpopulation of users is not sufficiently described and monitored. Aim: The main aim of the research was to describe patterns of substance use among young adult recreational users of dance drugs during the Covid-19 pandemic. The second objective was to find out whether dance drug users would return to the original patterns of use they had before the Covid-19 pandemic after the measures were revoked. Research file: The research file was obtained by the snowball method and consisted of 3 women and 6 men aged 21-30 years. Methods: A qualitative form of research was used for the diploma thesis with the help of semi- structured interviews and the DAST questionnaire. The research was longitudinal, the interviews took place in three waves. The first research wave in November 2020, the second in June 2021, and the third in November 2021. The data analysis was performed by open and axial coding. Results: The results showed the impact of epidemic measures during the pandemic, especially on the...
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Addiction to digital potrnography and its impact on quality of life
Škvareniaková, Veronika ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Svěcená, Kateřina (referee)
This work describes the impact of pornography on an individual's life, behavior, relationships and other aspects of life. Due to the relatively inconsistent definition of addiction to pornography and the impossibility of classifying it among other types of addiction, I worked with concepts such as hypersexuality and problematic watching of pornography. For my work, I chose quantitative research, done on survio.com. There were one hundred respondents through self-selection. The data obtained from the questionnaire were further analyzed in MS Excel and IBM SPSS. My goal was to find out whether men or women watch pornography more often. Whether there is a possible link between the problematic viewing of pornography and its impact on partner life. Do older people watch pornography less than younger people? Or are individuals who watch pornography more dissatisfied with their sexual partner life than individuals who do not watch it at all? The vast majority of the research sample (68%) of respondents monitored pornographic content at least once in the last month, with the frequency of monitoring 1-2 days a week prevailing among the respondents. Almost half of the respondents (46%) expressed a negative effect of watching pornography for their partner's life. The evaluation of the sexual life of the...
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Different prevalence of substance abuse at different types of music events: comparison of drum and bass party and rock concert in Prague
Blížilová, Lucie ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Rolová, Gabriela (referee)
The objective of my bachelor's paper is to determine, through the use of a terrain study, if visitors of drum and bass parties prefer addictive substances more than visitors of rock concerts. I conducted a terrain study in Prague and the assumption was that the type and quantity of addictive substances would vary. The theoretic section of my work is focused on characteristics of individual music genres and their supporters, further mentioned are addictive substances used at music events and their subsequent risks and impact on the person taking them and the environment around them. The conclusion of the theoretical section is about harm reduction services, hints at their usefulness, and also on the lack thereof in the music genre environment. The practical section is dedicated to the analysis of data gathered by me in a terrain study conducted directly on music events of a given genre. Respondents were given a short questionnaire and then all data was analyzed by me. Respondents were chosen deliberately, they had to have been a supporter of the given genre, therefore I worked with an unrepresentative sample. The comparison of the data confirmed my assumption that the amount and type of substances used do indeed vary. The drum and bass party is dominated by illegal substances, whereas the rock...
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Technology-mediated addictive behavior in children of drug-addicted mothers: a qualitative analysis from the perspective of both actors
Hostková, Dorota ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Vondráčková, Petra (referee)
Background: Many studies show that technology-mediated addictive behaviors are on the rise among children. For Generation Z, using technology is a normal part of life. The generation of parents of these children may have different attitudes towards technology use. This paper maps mothers' parenting strategies in this area and it compares children's and mothers' attitudes towards technology-mediated addictive behaviours. Aims: The main aim of the research is to describe the technology-mediated addictive behaviours of children of clients of the addiction services, and to describe the attitude and approach of these women towards their children's addictive behaviour. It is also intended to target the differences in perceptions of addictive behavior on technology in the mother-child dyad. Methods: The research population consisted of 4 mother-child dyads, which were chosen deliberately. It was a qualitative research approach. A semi-structured interview and open coding method was used. As a complementary method were used The MEPA-20 questionnaire for parents, as well as a questionnaire based on Grifitths - an instrument aimed at identifying technology addictive behaviour. Results: Mothers have different perceptions of addictive behaviors compared to their children. Mothers of children with addictive...
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Use of social networks in the period of distance learning at universities due to the coronavirus pandemic among addictology students.
Houzarová, Karolína ; Svěcená, Kateřina (advisor) ; Vacek, Jaroslav (referee)
Background: Widespread and local anti-epidemic measures were taken in the Czech Republic to limit the spread of the new covid-19 disease. These measures have negatively affected the daily lives of the population. One of the consequences of the impact of the measures was social isolation, which led to an increase in the use of social networks in society. The social networks have been used primarily to keep in touch with family, friends and acquaintances, through virtual reality. Aims: The aim of this bachelor thesis was to map the change in the use of social networks in students of addictology due to the coronavirus pandemic. Methods: In the research part of this work, a questionnaire survey was conducted among students of addictology, which was created on the platform Google in application Google Forms. This survey was then distributed among students according to individual years of studies with the help of student tutors and sharing of the questionnaire to official year student Facebook groups. Furthermore, the data were transferred to Microsoft Excel and evaluated using descriptive statistics. Results: A survey of 63 addictology students showed that the students increased their time spent on platforms Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok by more than 30 minutes due to global pandemic. During distance...
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EVALUATION OF SELF-HELP APPLICATION FOCUSED ON MANAGING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR ON INTERNET BY THE SATISFACTION OF CLIENTS
Masaryková, Adéla ; Vondráčková, Petra (advisor) ; Vacek, Jaroslav (referee)
This thesis deals with addictive behavior on the Internet and provides a theoretical overview of this issue, including descriptions of the types of addictive behavior, diagnostic criteria, diagnostic tools and the therapeutic intervention. In focus is the topic of online psychotherapy and self-help programs related to addictive behavior. Furthermore is presented the online self- help intervention program for people who have problem with addictive behavior on the Internet and description of this program. The second part is devoted to the evaluation of client satisfaction with self-help program. The aim of the research was to obtain views and feedback from clients of the program, which would further serve to enhance the program to the needs of clients. The evaluation was made by anonymous questionnaire, clients were asked to complete a questionnaire via e-mail. The research group consists of clients of self-help program, the method of choice was a simple type of purposive sampling, where the selection criterion was the registration in the self-help program. Questionnaires were prepared in electronic form and data analysis carried out by creating of clusters. The results showed that 17 people (out of 25) were satisfied with the program, however they would like to get more support, preferably...
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Gambling and its impact - qualitative research of pathologically players
Roznerová, Tereza ; Mravčík, Viktor (advisor) ; Vacek, Jaroslav (referee)
Thesis "Gambling and its consequences - qualitative research of pathological gamblers" is discussing gambling as a present phenomenon and about the effects of gambling on gamblers and his environment in different aspects of his life. Theoretical part provides the introduction to this problem, specification of definitions and also particular impact of gambling on itself, namely health, social, criminal law and last but not least, financial consequences. The practical part deals with stories of abstaining gamblers and their subjectively perceived impacts of gambling on their lives, hindering factors in the development of addiction and factors facilitating entering to the treatment.
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