Survey on Morphine

Cause of addiction Reason How many people take morphine (approx) in that area/family Range of Age Group using morphine Means of taking and name of morphine which is used majority Long term or short term Effects on the person How many years used morphin e

A survey conducted among 30 cancer patients regarding use of morphine in a hospice care. (N= 30) S.No 1 1.1 1.2 2 2.1 2.2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 Characteristics Age group 40- 50 years 50 60 years Gender Males Females Reasons for addiction Drug relieves pain Drug causes relaxation Palliative care for advanced cancer Number of people taking morphine in that family Only patient alone 100% 60% 50% 100% 65% 35% 80% 20% %

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Means of taking and name of morphine which is used majority Oral tablets Intravenous injection
Long term or short term Effects on the person Short term effects

70% 30%

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4

Nausea & vomiting Dryness of mouth Respiratory difficulty Headache

Long term effects

18% 15% 32% 35%

6.5 6.6 6.7 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4

Constipation Mood changes Withdrawal symptoms How many years used morphine

90% 85% 100%

0- 3 months 3 6 months 6 months one year 1 year 2 year

30% 35% 18% 12%