Abuso sexual contra niños, niñas y adolescentes en Lima, Perú: una aproximación general a los patrones de personalidad, características sociodemográficas y el riesgo de violencia de los perpetradores / Sexual abuse of children and adolescents in Lima, Peru: an overview of personality patterns, socio-demographic characteristics and perpetrators' risk of violence / Abuso sexual de crianças e adolescentes em Lima, Peru: uma visão geral dos padrões de personalidade, características sociodemográficas e risco de violência por parte dos perpetradores

El riesgo de abuso sexual contra niños, niñas y adolescentes es un problema generalizado de salud pública y de derechos humanos que enfrentan todos los países. Este estudio tiene como objetivo determinar si las características sociodemográficas, el riesgo de violencia y los patrones de personalidad del perpetrador podrían predecir futuros episodios de abuso sexual infantil. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal-correlacional en 32 personas privadas de la libertad (PPL) en un establecimiento penitenciario en Lima, Perú. Se utilizó la Ficha Sociodemográfica, el Inventario Clínico Multiaxial de Millon II y la Guía de Valoración del Riesgo de Violencia. Los participantes tenían una edad promedio de 41,5 ± 8,50 años; la mayoría mantenía una relación: convivientes (31,3%) y casados (21,9%); y tiene secundaria completa (56,3%). Los trastornos de personalidad predominantes fue-ron el dependiente (56,3%) y el compulsivo (84,4%). El 79% presentó riesgo moderado de violencia futura. Existen correlaciones modera-das y fuertes entre las variables de estudio; y la regresión logística multivariada reveló que la edad y algunos trastornos de personalidad podrían ser predictores del riesgo de abuso sexual infantil. Estos hallazgos son de utilidad para realizar perfiles delictivos de futuros agresores o reincidentes; y contribuyen al diseño de programas de prevención y tratamiento.

The risk of sexual abuse against children and adolescents is a widespread public health and human rights problem facing all countries. This study aims to determine whether socio-demographic characteristics, risk of violence and personality patterns of the perpetrator could predict future episodes of child sexual abuse. A descriptive cross-sectional-correlational study was conducted in 32 persons deprived of liberty (PPL) in a penitentiary establishment in Lima, Peru. The Sociodemographic Form, the Millon's Multiaxial Clinical Inventory II and the Violence Risk Assessment Guide were used. Participants had an average age of 41.5 ± 8.50 years; most were in a relationship: cohabiting (31.3%) and married (21.9%); and had completed secondary school (56.3%). The predominant personality disorders were dependent (56.3%) and compulsive (84.4%). Seventy-nine per cent were at moderate risk of future violence. There are moderate and strong correlations between the study variables; and multivariate logistic regression revealed that age and some personality disorders could be predictors of child sexual abuse risk. These findings are useful for criminal profiling of future offenders or repeat offenders; and contribute to the design of prevention and treatment programmes.

O risco de abuso sexual contra crianças e adolescentes é um problema generalizado de saúde pública e de direitos humanos enfrentado por todos os países. Este estudo visa determinar se as características sociodemográficas, o risco de violência e os padrões de personalidade do perpe-trador poderiam prever futuros episódios de abuso sexual infantil. Um estudo descritivo de corte transversal foi realizado em 32 pessoas privadas de liberdade (PPL) em um estabelecimento pe-nitenciário em Lima, Peru. Foram utilizados o Formulário Sociodemográfico, o Inventário Clínico Multiaxial II da Millon e o Guia de Avaliação de Risco de Violência. Os participantes tinham uma idade média de 41,5 ± 8,50 anos; a maioria estava em uma relação: coabitada (31,3%) e casada (21,9%); e tinha concluído o ensino médio (56,3%). Os distúrbios de personalidade predominantes eram dependentes (56,3%) e compulsivos (84,4%). Setenta e nove por cento estavam em risco moderado de violência futura. Há correlações moderadas e fortes entre as variáveis do estudo; e a regressão logística multivariada revelou que a idade e alguns distúrbios de personalidade poderiam ser preditores do risco de abuso sexual infantil. Estas descobertas são úteis para a caracterização criminal de futuros infratores ou reincidentes; e contribuem para a concepção de programas de prevenção e tratamento.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic among Women Seeking Contraceptive Methods / Conhecimento, atitude e práticas relacionadas à pandemia de SARS-CoV-2 entre mulheres que buscam métodos anticoncepcionais

Abstract Objective To determine knowledge, attitude, and preventive (KAP) practices towards the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic among women in reproductive age seeking to use copper or hormonal intrauterine devices (IUD/LNG-IUS). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in which we applied a questionnaire on 400 women about KAP practices on COVID-19 at the University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil, from May to August 2020. Results The mean (±SD) age of the women was 30.8±7.9 years, and 72.8% of them reported being pregnant at least once. Most women (95%) had heard or read about COVID-19, and their main sources of information were television (91%) and government websites (53%). However, 53% of the women had doubts about the veracity of the information accessed. Conclusion Women without a partner and with>12 years of schooling had more information about COVID-19 and on its impact on new pregnancy, and those from high socioeconomic status had a higher chance of maintaining physical distance. Safety, effectiveness, comfort, and absence of hormone in the contraceptive method (in the case of TCu380A IUD) were the main reasons for the participants to seek the service during the pandemic, and the possibility to stop menstrual bleeding was the main reason to choose the LNG-IUS.

Resumo Objetivo Determinar o conhecimento, atitude e práticas preventivas (CAP) em relação à pandemia de SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) entre mulheres em idade reprodutiva que buscam usar dispositivo intrauterino com cobre (DIU TCu 380) ou sistema intrauterino liberador de levonorgestrel (SIU-LNG). Métodos Foi realizado um estudo transversal e um questionário foi aplicado a 400 mulheres para conhecer o CAP sobre o COVID-19 na Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil, no período de maio a agosto de 2020. Resultados A média (±DP) de idade das mulheres foi de 30,8±7,9 anos, e 72,8% delas relataram ter engravidado pelo menos uma vez. A maioria das mulheres (95%) tinha ouvido ou lido sobre a a Covid-19, e suas principais fontes de informação foram a televisão (91%) e sites do governo (53%). Porém, 53% das mulheres tinham dúvidas a respeito da veracidade das informações acessadas. Conclusão Mulheres sem companheiro e com mais de 12 anos de escolaridade tiveram mais informações sobre a COVID-19 e sobre o seu impacto em uma nova gravidez, e aquelas de nível socioeconômico alto tiveram maior chance de manter distância física. Segurança, eficácia, conforto e ausência de hormônio no método anticoncepcional (no caso do DIU TCu380A) foram os principais motivos para as participantes procurarem o serviço durante a pandemia, e a possibilidade de controlar o sangramento menstrual abundante foi o principal motivo para a escolha do SIU-LNG.

Importancia de las características socio-demográficas y epidemiológicas en el manejo de los tumores de ovario / Importance of the socio-demographic and epidemiological characteristics, in the management of ovary tumors

Objetivo: Describir las principales características socio-demográficas y epidemiológicas, de las pacientes con tumores de ovarios. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, con una población de 133 pacientes que acudieron a la consulta de Ginecología Oncológica, del Servicio Oncológico Hospitalario del IVSS, entre julio de 2016 y julio de 2017,con diagnóstico de tumores de ovarios, donde solo 24cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: Mayor procedencia Estado Miranda con 42%. La raza mestiza 46%.El promedio de edad 48,33 años. Menarquia promedio 12,29años. Sexarquia promedio de 19,14 años. Parejas sexuales entre 1-2, 46%. Antecedentes obstétricos: 2,5 gestaciones. Anticonceptivos orales 21%. Dispositivos intrauterinos en 21%.Hábito tabáquico 29%. Síntomas en el 83% (58% aumento de volumen abdominal) con evolución de 4,05 meses. 63%tumores benignos (cistoadenoma mucinoso con 46%), 33%tumores malignos (adenocarcinoma endometroide con 37%)y 4% tumor borderline (atípicamente proliferativo), el tipo(mucinoso). Según la clasificación FIGO estadio 1C y 3C con38% respectivamente. La lateralidad predominante lado derecho(54%). El promedio del tamaño fue de 17,60 cm. Conclusión: Las características socio-demográficas, epidemiológicas y clínico-patológicas, determinan el manejo adecuado de los tumoresde ovarios, por lo que deben ser investigadas a fondo, y deesta manera, ofrecer el mejor tratamiento individualizado a laspacientes(AU)

Objective: To describe the main socio-demographic and epidemiological characteristics of patients with ovarian tumors. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study, with a population of 133 patients who attended the Oncology Gynecology clinic of the Hospital Oncology Service of the IVSS, between July 2016 and July 2017, with diagnosis of ovarian tumors, where only 24 complied with the inclusion criteria. Results: Of the 133 patients who attended the Oncology Gynecology clinic with a diagnosis of ovarian tumors, only 24 patients met the inclusion criteria. Highest origin Miranda State with 42%. The 46% mixed race. The average age 48.33 years. Average menarche 12.29 years. Average sexarchy of 19.14 years. Sexual couples between 1-2, 46%. Obstetric history: 2.5 pregnancies. Oral contraceptives 21%. Intrauterine devices in 21%. Smoking habit 29%. Symptoms in 83% (58% increase in abdominal volume) with evolution of 4.05 months. 63% benign tumors (mucinous cystadenoma with 46%), 33% malignant tumors (endometroid adenocarcinoma with 37%) and 4% borderline (atypically proliferative), the type (mucinous). According to the FIGO stage 1C and 3C classification with 38% respectively. The predominant laterality on the right side (54%). The average size was 17.60 cm. Conclusion: The socio-demographic, epidemiological and clinical-pathological characteristics determine the proper management of ovarian tumors, so they must be thoroughly investigated, and thus offer the best individualized treatment to patients(AU)

The relationship between eating habits, socio-demographic characteristics and body mass index among undergraduate students from two selected universities, Tanzania

Background: Obesity is a current public health concern for both developed and developing countries. Previous studies have demonstrated that, university students exhibit poor eating habits and gain body weight more rapidly than the general population. The aim of this study was to investigate how socio-demographic characteristics and eating habits relate to body mass index (BMI) among undergraduate students from two selected universities in Morogoro region, Tanzania.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Mzumbe University and Jordan University College. Simple and cluster random sampling were used to select 200 students from the two universities. Questionnaire and Anthropometric measurements were used during data collection. One-way ANOVA and multiple linear regressions analysis were deployed with an assistance of computer software called SPSS.Results: The findings showed that each additional healthy eating habit score was insignificantly associated with 0.043 units decrease in BMI (p>0.05). This study found significant associations between mean BMI and female gender, age and place of origin (p<0.05). The results showed that each additional year of age was significantly associated with 0.495 units increase in BMI and female respondents were having 2.168 higher BMI than males. In addition, respondents from rural had significant lower BMI by 1.59 as compared to their urban counterparts.Conclusions: The study concluded that age, gender and place of origin relate with undergraduate student’s BMI significantly. The study recommend that public health planners and implementers should target age, gender, place of origin as well as eating habit during fighting for obesity among undergraduate students.

Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption among Adults & Elderly- a Community based Study in Uttarakhand

Background: Alcohol is one of the leading causes of the death and disability globally. About two billion people worldwide consume alcoholic beverages and about one-third (nearly 7.6 million) are likely to have one or more diagnosable alcohol use disorders. In India, the economic returns from alcohol override public health issues with the situation being one of “getting less and losing more”. Aims & Objectives: To find out the prevalence of alcohol consumption in relation to socio-demographic characteristics among adults and elderly population of Uttarakhand. Methods and materials: This is a cross sectional study. In this study we included four different geographic settings (urban, rural, town and slum) of Uttarakhand. A simple random methodology was adopted. Results: Out of 400 participants interviewed, alcohol consumption was reported higher in 30-49 years age group (45%), married (38%), employed (58%), males (72%), residing in rural areas (43%). Conclusion: In Uttarakhand percentage of alcohol consumption is higher among middle age group (30-49 year). Males are more alcoholic than females.

Particularidades sociodemográficas de la maternidad en adolescentes / Socio-demographic characteristics of teenage motherhood

Fundamento: Los adolescentes constituyen un grupo vulnerable y la maternidad en esta etapa, una problemática de actualidad. Objetivo: exponer particularidades sociodemográficas y de la maternidad en madres adolescentes del municipio de Cumanayagua, en el período septiembre a mayo del año 2014. Método: estudio descriptivo, corte transversal. Se trabajó con el universo conformado por 35 madres adolescentes y sus hijos. Se operó con un formulario de datos sociodemográficos, el análisis de documentos y la entrevista semiestructurada. Los resultados fueron procesados por el paquete estadístico SPSS 15.0 para Windows y se utilizaron tablas de frecuencia y porcientos. Resultados: predominaron madres adolescentes de la etapa tardía con una media de edad 17,89; deserción escolar (68.6%), más del 50% conviven con los padres con pareja o sin ella; embarazos deseados (71%); ocurrencia de nacimiento a términos (88.6%), partos eutócicos (74.3%), estados buenos de salud física (77.1%) y psicológica percibidos (80%); percepción de apoyo familiar (91.4%). Conclusiones: las madres adolescentes de la etapa tardía que se caracterizaron por una maternidad percibida de manera satisfactoria contaron con apoyo familiar, vínculo de pareja, baja percepción de riesgos para su salud física y psicológica.

Basis: Teenagers constitute a vulnerable group and motherhood during this period is a topical problem. Objective: Setting out socio-demographic and motherhood characteristics in teenage mothers from Cumanayagua municipality from September to May 2014. Method: Descriptive study, cross section (convergence paradigm). The population consisted of 35 teenage mothers and their children. A socio-demographic data form, document analysis as well as semi-structured interview were used. The results were processed by the SPSS statistical package for Windows and frequency and percentage tables were used. Results: Late stage teenage mothers with the average ages of 17, 18 and 19 prevailed; school dropouts (68.6 %); more than 50 % of them live with their parents with or without a partner; planned pregnancies (71 %) ; occurrence of full-term births (88.6%); ectopic childbirths (74.3%); good physical health states (77.1 %); good psychological states (80%); family support perception (91.4%). Conclusions: Those late stage teenage mothers who were characterized by motherhood perceived in a satisfactory way, counted on family support, romantic ties, low physical and psychological health risk perception.

Asignación de etiquetas de talla a terceros en función de las características sociodemográficas del observador / Body size labeling of other people according to the sociodemographic characteristics of the observer

Resumen Se averiguó si el sexo, la edad y el nivel educativo de un observador influyen sobre la etiqueta de talla que asigna a un tercero. Adultos (99 hombres y 176 mujeres; edad media de 40.52 años) asignaron las etiquetas de delgado, normal, con sobrepeso u obeso a ocho siluetas masculinas y ocho femeninas. Entre el 1 y el 82% de los participantes asignó una misma etiqueta a varias siluetas que no se correspondió con la etiqueta conforme al índice de masa corporal de los hombres y mujeres que representaban. Las mujeres, los participantes más jóvenes y los participantes con educación universitaria sobreestimaron la talla de hombres y de mujeres en mayor grado que sus contrapartes. En cambio, los hombres, los participantes adultos y los participantes con educación básica tendieron a subestimarla. Así, la estimación de la talla de otros efectivamente varió en función de las características sociodemográficas del observador. El etiquetamiento de las siluetas femeninas tendió a ser más preciso que el de las masculinas. Las normas culturales de cada subgrupo posiblemente uniformaron dentro de cada subgrupo el etiquetamiento de terceros. Los resultados añaden la asignación de etiquetas de talla a terceros al conocimiento previo sobre la influencia de los preceptos culturales sobre la percepción visual.

Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine if body-size-labeling of other people varies according to the sex, age and educational level of the labeler. Adults (99 men and 176 women; mean age 40.52) assigned body size labels (thin, normal, overweight or obese) to eight masculine and eight feminine silhouettes. Between 1 and 82% of the participants assigned a same label to various silhouettes, that differed from the one that corresponded to the men and women represented by the silhouettes according to their body mass index. Results showed that women, younger participants and those with university studies overestimated the body size of both men and women to a greater degree than their counterparts. By contrast, men, adult participants and those with basic education underestimated the body size of men and women. Thus, body size labeling indeed varied with the sociodemographic characteristics of the observer. Labeling feminine silhouettes tended to be more precise than labeling masculine silhouettes. It was concluded that the cultural norms of each group might have uniformed within each subgroup the labeling of third parties. Results add body-size-labeling of third parties to the previous knowledge on the influence of cultural norms on visual perception.

Association between Self-esteem and Smoking among Religious Schools Students in Petaling District, Selangor

According to the Youth Behaviour Risk Factor Surveillance (YBRFSS, 2011) in Malaysia, the prevalence of smokers nationally among Form 1, 2 and 4 students government secondary school students was 9.1% (ever smokers) and 8.7% (current smokers). However, there is limited information on the prevalence of smoking among religious secondary school students and self-esteem as risk factor. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and factors associated with smoking among the religious secondary school students in Petaling district, Selangor. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 899 students. The schools were selected using cluster sampling and self-administered questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed using chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression to identify the independent factors for smoking. Results: The response rate was 94%. The prevalence of ever smoking was 10.1%; 3.9% among female and 18.6% among male. The median age (interquartile range) of smoking initiation was 12.00 (4.01) years. The results showed that independent factors for smoking were: males (OR= 5.47); age group 14-15years (OR=2.82) and 16-17 years (OR=3.63) and having low self -esteem (OR=6.24). Conclusion: prevalence of ever smokers is higher when compared to YBRFSS, (2011) and it was revealed that most of the smokers started smoking even before secondary school. The results also revealed the importance of promoting self-esteem. Efforts in smoking prevention should therefore be focused on curbing the initiation of the acts and improving students’ self-worth

A study on socio-demographic characteristics of alcoholics attending the de-addiction center at Burdwan medical college and hospital in West Bengal.

Prevalence of alcohol use in India is reported to be 21.4% and there is increasing alcohol intake among the young people. The present study was undertaken to study the socio-demographic characteristics of patients having alcohol-related disorders attending the de-addiction center at Burdwan Medical College in West Bengal and to find out some factors responsible for that. A clinic-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 187 patients with the help of pre-tested pre-designed schedule after obtaining informed consent. Data analysis was carried out with the help of Epi info software version 6. Majority of the patients were male, in productive age group and married. Age of initiation and amount of alcohol intake were significantly associated with positive family history of alcoholism. Children having family history of alcoholism should be counseled to prevent development of alcoholism.

Factores asociados al síndrome de burnout en docentes de colegios de la ciudad de Cali, Colombia / Factors associated to Burnout Syndrome in high school teachers in Cali, Colombia

El objetivo de la investigación fue establecer los factores asociados al síndrome de burnout en docentes de dos instituciones educativas formales privada y pública de la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. Se describieron las dimensiones del síndrome (Agotamiento Emocional, Despersonalización y Falta de Realización Personal) y su relación con los factores organizacionales, el Estrés del Rol y las características sociodemográficas de los docentes. Para esto se aplicó el Cuestionario de Burnout en Profesores - Modificado (CBP-M) a una muestra de 82 docentes de un colegio público y uno privado. Los resultados muestran bajos niveles de burnout en ambas instituciones. Respecto a los factores asociados, se halló relación con el Estrés de Rol y los factores organizacionales de Supervisión, Condiciones Organizacionales y Preocupaciones Profesionales. Las variables sociodemográficas no presentaron relaciones significativas con el síndrome, a excepción del nivel de enseñanza en el cual los docentes imparten clases.

The goal of the study was to locate factors related to burnout syndrome in teachers of two formal private and public educational institutions from Cali, Colombia. The syndrome's dimensions (Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization and Reduced Sense of Personal Accomplishment) and their relation to organizational factors, the Stress of the Role and socio-demographic characteristics of the teachers were described. The Modified Burnout in Teachers Questionnaire (CBP-M) was applied to a sample of 82 teachers from one public and one private school. Results show a low level of burnout syndrome in both institutions. An association with the levels of stress of role and organizational factors such as supervision, job conditions and professional worries was found. The socio-demographic characteristics did not show significant relations with the syndrome, with the exception of the level of education in which the teachers give classes.

Socio-demographic, Clinical Characteristics and Status of Hypertension Control among Rural Hypertensive Patients.

Hypertension is an important independent predictor of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular accidents and death. The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension is rapidly increasing in developing countries. A cross sectional study was conducted among 103 hypertensive patients during December 2009 to June 2010 in Goshair Hat Upazilla of Shariatpur District to determine the socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and status of control of hypertension in rural population. Respondents were distributed more or less equally among males and females. The mean +_ SD and median age of the respondents were calculated as 59.97 +_ 11.12 years, with 64% of them were included in the age group of 51 to 70 years. More than half of the respondents were housewives (51.5%), which were followed by businessmen (21.4%). Every three of five patients were over weight, while 22.3% respondents were obese. One third of the respondents were also diabetic (33%). None of the 103 patients had achieved the target for SBP (Systolic blood pressure) control (<140mm of Hg) and only 21.4% of the patients had achieved the target for DBP (Diastolic blood pressure) control (<90 mm of Hg). Again none of the diabetic hypertensive patients had achieved the target for SBP control (<130mm of Hg) and only one patient had achieved the target for DBP control (<80 mm of Hg). Overall five patients were found to have uncontrolled and severe hypertension (BP >180/110 mm of Hg), all of whom were female. From this study control of hypertension was found poor among rural hypertensive population. For effectively combating the burden of hypertension in this population, education and awareness about hypertension needs to be given priority.

Dining-out behaviors of residents in Chuncheon city, Korea, in comparison to the Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey 2001

Dining-out behavior is associated not only with socio-demographic characteristics such as gender, education, occupation, residence, and marital status, but also with individual preferences, such as eating-out activities, interests, and opinions. We investigated dining-out behaviors and their associated factors. Announcements by health practioners and the Chief of Dong Office were used to recruit 739 residents (217 males and 522 females) in Chuncheon, Korea. Information on the frequency and reasons for eating out, the standards for meal selection, and the overall satisfaction with restaurants, based on taste, nutrition, amount, price, service, sanitation, and subsidiary facilities of restaurants, was obtained through personal interviews with a structured questionnaire. Among all respondents, 46.3% of subjects ate outside of the home once or twice a month, and 33.8% reported that they ate out only a few times a year, or never. This was much higher than the national average of 52.0% as reported by the Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey (KNHNS) in 2001. The frequency of eating out differed significantly according to age (p=0.001), family income (p<0.001), residential area (p<0.001), and educational level (p<0.001). The most common reasons for dining out were meetings (46.7%), followed by special celebrations (15.4%), and enjoyment (11.2%). Korean food (55.3%) was the most frequently selected type of meal when eating out, and food was most often selected based on personal preferences (41.4%) and taste (29.8%); only 5.5% and 7.7% of subjects considered nutrition or other factors (e.g., sanitation), respectively. The results showed that the frequency of eating out for Chuncheon residents was much lower than the national average; in addition, eating-out behaviors depended on the residents' socio-demographic and personal characteristics.

The Survey on Opiate Abuse at Six Areas in Hunan Province,Part II:Use Patterns and Demographical Characteristics of Opiate Abusers / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To understand the use patterns, initial abuse age, initial abuse reasons and the demographic characteristic of opiates abusers at six areas in Hunan Province. Methods: Combined stratified cluster-sampling, household and cue investigation, 370 opiate abusers from 68 192 community residents aged between 15 and 50 years were interviewed. Results:About 95% opiate abuses reported that they had abused heroin in their life time, and the other had abused dolantin and/or methadone. Inhalation and Injection were the first two ways of administration (81.4% and 38.6%). The average initial abuse age was 27?6 years, 90.2% abuses reported that they had abused illicit drug before 35 years. Curiosity, peer pressures and exciting seeking were the first three main reasons of initial abuse (75.1%, 72.7% and 56.5%, respectively). Opiates abusers tended to be male (87.3%), young people aged below 35 years (71.1%), and 78.7% of the abusers got only junior school or below education. Subjects with unstable occupation and marital status had higher use rate than those with stable ones.Conclusion:Heroin was the major opiates abused, the main administration was inhalation and injection in Hunan Province. Young and middle aged male with low educational level or without stable occupation or marital status were the majority of opiates abusers.