Drug Use and Sources of Drug Information Among Secondary School Students in Imo State, Nigeria

Ilo, Cajetan I.; Nwimo, Ignatius O.

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“…Pengpid and colleagues also noted that those with a family history of suicide, younger, females and belonging to lower socioeconomic status were more likely to commit suicide in Malawi [10]. Also, peer pressure, lack of self-con dence, stress and frustration, sleeplessness, curiosity and search for excitement, experimentation and conduct problems are also associated with suicidal attempts [11]. This is suggestive that, individual sociodemographic factors play a key role in suicidal ideation and execution.…”

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What has drugs use and other factors got to do with suicidal behaviour among in-school students in Bolivia? Analysis of a national survey

Appiah

Dorgbetor²,

Aidoo

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Background About 23.5% and 13.2% of female and male students respectively ever attempted suicide in 2017 in Bolivia. The annual prevalence of drugs usage such as marijuana has increased in Bolivia. Studies have highlighted that substance abuse correlates with suicidal behaviours. The association between drug use and suicidal behaviour is less explored in Bolivia. This study aimed at investigating the association between drug use and suicidal behaviour among in-school students in Bolivia. Methods The study relied on a dataset obtained from the 2018 Bolivian Global School-Based Student Health Survey (BGSHS). The survey followed a two-stage cluster sampling procedure and in all, a total of 7,931 in-school students were interviewed yielding a response rate of 79%. However, this study was restricted to 4,684 in-school students who have complete data about variables of interest analysed in the study. Suicidal behaviour and drug use were the outcome variable and main explanatory variables, respectively. At 95% confidence interval, two models were built using logistic regression. Model I assessed the association between the outcome variable and the main explanatory variable and Model II controlled the influence of covariates on suicidal behaviour. The results for Model II were presented in adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR). Results Generally, 17% (weighted N = 813; CI = 0.16–0.18) of students indulged in suicidal behaviour. Inferentially, those who ever used drugs were over two-fold likelihood to indulge in suicidal behaviour compared with those who were not on drugs in the unadjusted model [OR = 2.59, CI = 2.08–3.21] and this persisted in the adjusted model [aOR = 1.52, CI = 1.07–2.17]. Females [aOR = 3.02, CI = 2.51–3.63], those whoever had difficulties sleeping [aOR = 2.23, CI = 1.70–2.89], ever used alcohol [aOR = 1.57, CI = 1.30–1.90] and whose parents go through their things [aOR = 1.48, CI = 1.24–1.76] had higher odds of suicidal behaviour. The likelihood of suicidal behaviour reduced among those whose parents understand their problem [aOR = 0.55, CI = 0.45–0.68] and know their free time [aOR = 0.62, CI = 0.50–0.78] or were not bullied [aOR = 0.57, CI = 0.47–0.68]. Conclusion The study revealed that drugs use was associated with suicidal behaviour among in-school students in Bolivia. Other findings were that alcoholism, poor parental concern, bullying and having a history of physical attacks were associated with suicidal behaviour. The Government of Bolivia through its law enforcement agencies should strengthen their strategies targeted at controlling drug usage among in-school students. Parents should extend emotional support and care to in-school students so that their wards can properly cope and manage their emotional challenges appropriately.

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What has drugs use and other factors got to do with suicidal behaviour among in-school students in Bolivia? Analysis of a national survey

Appiah

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Aidoo

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“…The most common reasons given for substance use was to have a feeling of belonging, followed by "to increase morale" and to have pleasure, to be awake because it is cheap and is always available. Other systems currently available to gauge drug use levels and trends, such as the national household survey of drug use estimating the drug use in the total population have not been performed in Imo State till date (20).…”

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Illicit Drug Use among Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

Ezumah

Odii

Uguru

2021

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BackgroundIllicit drug use among adolescents has become a public health concern which cuts across all social strata. This study explored the public perception of factors that influence illicit drug use among adolescents in Owerri, Nigeria. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods and was carried out in Owerri metropolis of Imo State, Nigeria. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interview guide. The target population comprised adults 18 years and above residing in the area of interest at the time of the study. For the qualitative method, a total of 10 communities were selected randomly by balloting and availability sampling was employed in the selection of respondents. Respondents for the qualitative method were purposively selected.ResultsIn the quantitative study, just over half of the respondents, from across the three areas in Owerri metropolis, asserted that peer influence, emotional/relationship problems, wanting to feel ‘high’ are factors influencing adolescent consumption of illicit drugs whereas the qualitative study found family background, ‘unique’ experience such as the death of a loved one etc. as factors influencing adolescents’ illicit drug use. The quantitative results showed that persons with a higher level of education are more likely than those with a lower level of education to perceive a significant difference in drug use between in – school and out – of – school adolescents. ConclusionsPeer influence, emotional/relationship problems and the influence of media (especially the social media), among several other identified reasons, are perceived by the public as factors that influence adolescents’ use of illicit drugs. Some of the factors identified by the public are either not supported by evidence or are against evidence. As a means to curb some of these factors, the communities, schools and universities should formulate contextual policies to prevent drug use and should also hold seminars for parents and families to alert them early to the symptoms of drug use in their children.

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Illicit Drug Use by Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

Uguru

Ezumah

Odii

2020

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Background: Illicit drug use among adolescents has become a public health concern which cuts across all social strata. This study explored the public perception of factors that influence illicit drug use among adolescents in Owerri, Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods and was carried out in Owerri metropolis of Imo State, Nigeria. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interview guide. The target population comprised adults 18 years and above residing in the area of interest at the time of the study. For the qualitative method, a total of 10 communities were selected randomly by balloting and availability sampling was employed in the selection of respondents. Respondents for the qualitative method were purposively selected.Results: Our quantitative study found that 50.7% of the respondents, from across the three areas in Owerri metropolis, asserted that peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems, wanting to feel ‘high’ are factors influencing adolescent consumption of illicit drugs whereas the qualitative study found family background, unique experience such as the death of a loved one, affliction or misfortune as factors influencing adolescents’ illicit drug use. The quantitative results showed that persons with a higher level of education are more likely than those with a lower level of education to perceive a significant difference in drug use between in – school and out – of – school adolescents.Conclusions: Peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems, the influence of media (especially the social media), among several other identified reasons are perceived by the public as factors that influence adolescents’ use of illicit drugs. As a means to curb some of these factors, the communities, schools and universities should formulate contextual policies policies to prevent drug use and should also hold seminars for parents and families to alert them early to the symptoms of drug use in their children.

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Drug Use and Sources of Drug Information Among Secondary School Students in Imo State, Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

What has drugs use and other factors got to do with suicidal behaviour among in-school students in Bolivia? Analysis of a national survey

What has drugs use and other factors got to do with suicidal behaviour among in-school students in Bolivia? Analysis of a national survey

Illicit Drug Use among Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

Illicit Drug Use by Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

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