Psychoactive Substance and Psychopathological Symptoms among Nigerian Secondary Schools Adolescents

Onisile, Deborah O.; Akpunne, Bede Chinonye; Alakija, Oluseyi Abiodun

doi:10.9734/indj/2019/v13i3-430114

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“…The study further uncovered that most people take OTC drugs when they are ill. This observation aligns with Akinnawo, Onisile, Alakija, and Akpunne [21] whose study reported the prevalent use of OTC drugs in Southwest Nigeria. The study found that antimalarial drugs are the most consumed OTC drugs in Awka South LGA.…”

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The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Onyedinefu,

Osuagwu

2024

J.Math.Instr.Soc.Res.Opin.

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This work examined the use of over-the-counter drugs and its health implications in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to empirically interrogate the prevalence of over-the-counter drug use in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria; the factors influencing it, and its health implications. The study used a mixed methods research approach, with 204 respondents selected through a multistage sampling procedure. The structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interview (IDI) guide acted as data-gathering tools. The quantitative data were coded and processed with SPSS version 20. Frequency tables were utilized to evaluate, characterize, and show the data, whereas quantitative data were manually transcribed and analyzed using content analysis. Two study hypotheses were developed and tested using chi-square inference statistics. This study revealed that various factors influence the use of OTC drugs in Awka South LGA. The study equally found that the use of OTC drugs is very prevalent in Awka South LGA. Moreover, the study also found that abusing OTC drugs has health implications. Based on these findings, this study recommended that the government should regulate the production, sale, and advertisement of OTC drugs. The study also recommended that sensitization and awareness programs should be carried out periodically to teach people when and when not to use OTC drugs.

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“…This finding aligns with the outcome of a study by Akinnawo et.al. [21] which reported that OTC drugs are considered to be highly effective. The study also discovered that many people usually recommend OTC drugs to their family members, relatives, friends, and their wider social cycle.…”

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The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Onyedinefu,

Osuagwu

2024

J.Math.Instr.Soc.Res.Opin.

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“…This escalation can worsen the psychological impact and create a cycle of dependence. It is important to note that the relationship with substance use on psychological well-being can vary widely depending on individual factors, the type and frequency of substance use, and the presence of underlying psychological well-being issues [12].…”

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Substance Use, Peer Social Comparison, Academic Stress and Psychological Well-Being of Students in Tertiary Institution in Delta South Senatorial District

Apare, J.,

Enakpoya, E. E.

2024

ARJASS

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This study examined the relationship between substance use, peer social comparison, academic stress and psychological wellbeing of tertiary institution students in Delta South Senatorial District. The study employed a correlational research design. The population for the study consisted of 2553 students of tertiary institutions in Delta South Senatorial District. The sample size was 332 students. A questionnaire was used for the study. The questionnaire was validated by experts’ judgement and factor analysis. Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient was used to estimate the reliability index of the instrument. The Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient of Determination was used to answer the research questions, multiple regression and fisher-z statistics were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that a relationship exists between substance use, peer social comparison, academic stress and psychological well-being of students in tertiary institutions; and that a relationship exists between academic stress and psychological well-being of students in tertiary institutions. However, no relationship exists between substance use and psychological well-being and no relationship exists between peer social comparison and psychological well-being of students in tertiary institutions. The study also found that no significant moderating impact of sex on the relationship between substance use and psychological well-being peer social comparison and psychological well-being and between academic stress and psychological well-being of students. The study recommended that institutions should establish holistic mental health programmes that address the interplay of substance use, peer social comparison, academic stress, and psychological well-being.

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“…Similarly, the wrong perception of the illness severity, belief in self-care, non-availability of physicians, and previous pleasant experiences with SM are among the identified causes of SM in most societies (18)(19)(20). Research findings report a high prevalence of SM with OTC and prescription drugs among the Nigerian population (21)(22)(23)(24)(25), often resulting in psychological distresses ( 26) such as abnormal illness behavior.…”

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Self-Medication with Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs and Illness Behavior in Nigerian Artisans

Akinnawo

Onisile

Alakija

et al. 2021

Int J High Risk Behav Addict

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Background: Self-medication (SM) is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. Objectives: The study assessed the patterns and links between SM and illness behavior in Nigerian artisans. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, a multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 186 participants (age range = 15 - 61 years; mean = 31.5) in the Ede community of Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. The artisans (beauticians, autoworkers, and house building construction workers) responded to the self-medication test (SMT) and Illness Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ). Frequency counts were employed to analyze the participants' demographic characteristics, while linear regression analysis was used to answer the research question. Results: The findings from this study revealed a 47.8% prevalence of SM, ranging from 14.2% of antibiotics SM to 51.1% of alternative medicine SM. SM was observed to independently and significantly predict disease conviction (R2 = 0.030, P = 0.018), psychological/somatic perception (R2 = 0.034, P = 0.012), general illness reaction (R2 = 0.064, P = 0.000), and general illness behavior (R2 = 0.028, P = 0.023) of the participants. Conclusions: Our findings revealed the need for an increase in public enlightenment, awareness, and sensitization among artisans on ills of SM. Also, we recommend psycho-education among this vulnerable group.

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Psychoactive Substance and Psychopathological Symptoms among Nigerian Secondary Schools Adolescents

Cited by 6 publications

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The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Substance Use, Peer Social Comparison, Academic Stress and Psychological Well-Being of Students in Tertiary Institution in Delta South Senatorial District

Self-Medication with Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs and Illness Behavior in Nigerian Artisans

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