THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPASSIONATE AID FAMILY INTERVENTION (CAFyIn) MODULE TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS (PWID)

Abstract

Family members of people who inject drugs (PWID) face heightened risks of encountering health, social, and economic challenges that can severely impact their quality of life. While there is a growing number of interventions available for PWID, such as the Needles Syringe Exchange Program (NSEP) and Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT), intervention specifically tailored for the well-being of family members of PWID remain limited, particularly in Malaysia. This article presents the development of a “Compassionate Aid Family Intervention’ (CAFyIn) Module utilizing the Sidek Module Development Model (SMDM), with the aim of improving the quality of life among family members of PWID. SMDM emphasizes a systematic process with a detailed procedure. The article outlines the application of the SMDM, the key findings, and the potential benefits of the CAFyIn. The study's results demonstrate that the CAFyIn exhibits a strong content validity, achieving an average score of 88%. This indicates that the module has been well-designed and holds promise in supporting the needs of family members facing the challenges associated with having PWID relatives.