Factors related to client satisfaction with methadone maintenance treatment in China

摘要: This study examined clients' treatment satisfaction with the services provided by methadone maintenance (MMT) in China and explored relevant factors that are directly or indirectly associated satisfaction.The used baseline data from a randomized controlled trial conducted among 2,448 clients 68 MMT clinics five provinces of China. The participants reported their demographic characteristics, treatment-related factors, depressive symptoms, progression, counseling rapport, satisfaction. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was to test direct indirect relationships various satisfaction.Clients' such as older age, had both effect on an mediated rapport. Depressive symptoms lack social support negative impact progression Both mediators: (estimate=0.227, p<0.01) rapport (estimate=0.229, p<0.01), showed positive associations findings reiterate complex nature its interrelationship multidimensional factors. has implications for evaluating quality care programs suggests several strategies can potentially improve level