Substance Use among Adolescent High School Students in Nigeria and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Factors

Obadeji, Adetunji; Kumolalo, Banji Ferdinand; Oluwole, Lateef Olutoyin; Ajiboye, Adedotun Samuel; Dada, Mobolaji Usman; Ebeyi, Rose Chidindu

doi:10.34172/jrhs.2020.15

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“…The same study also identified tobacco as the most commonly used substance which prevalence was 23.5%, followed by alcohol at 10.7% [25]. While considering the Nigerian high school-going adolescents (of 11 and 12 grades), the lifetime and current rate of any substance use were 17.3% and 11.7%, respectively [26]. In addition, 27.6%, 16.3%, and 13.0% of the Iraqi high school students aged 14-19 years reported smoking cigarettes over a lifetime, last year, and last month, respectively; while 23.8%, 3.7%, and 1.4% were the lifetime prevalence of…”

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Substance use behavior and its lifestyle-related risk factors in Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents: An exploratory study

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Substance abuse is a major concern worldwide and is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. However, there are no prior studies concerning lifestyle-related factors that influence adolescents’ substance use behavior. Therefore, the present study investigated the prevalence of substance use and its associated sociodemographic and lifestyle-related risk factors among a total of 424 Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents through a structured questionnaire interview study. The survey questionnaire consisted of socio-demographics, lifestyle-related information, and substance use-related questions. For data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) version 22.0, and a p-value of <0.05 determined statistical significance. Results showed that 21.2%, 14.4%, and 15.1% of the participants reported smoking, using a drug, and consuming alcohol, respectively, at least once during their lifespan; whereas the current (i.e., past-month) rates were reported to be 10.4%, 2.8%, and 3.1%, respectively. Overall, the current substance use risk factors were identified as being male, not being from science academic background, having less family influence on personal life, irregular teeth brushing, being smartphone users, using a smartphone for a longer time, and being late-night sleepers. From the list of identified risk factors of substance use, those that are modifiable may be targeted to evolve a prevention program to manage this problem in Bangladeshi adolescents.

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Substance use behavior and its lifestyle-related risk factors in Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents: An exploratory study

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“…Moreover, family members and peers drinking were associated with increased risk of youths’ alcohol use 4 , 23 , 28 , 29 . In particular, deviant peers on substance use have a strong influence on alcohol use for youths residing in more disordered neighborhoods through alcohol offers and share positive attitudes toward alcohol use 4 , 23 , 27 , 30 .…”

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The Perceived Neighborhood Crime and Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Youth in University of the Northeastern Thailand Context

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Background: The residents’ perceptions of the crime and lack of safety with their neighborhood environment, associated with stress that confers risk for drinking .While many studies have focused on adult drinking, less is known about how subjective neighborhood crime influences drinking during adolescent. We aimed to determine the association of perceived neighborhood crime and youth alcohol use. Study design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: This study was conducted on 1087 university youths from 30 neighborhood clusters in Northeastern Thailand from May 2019 to Mar 2020 .The data were collected by self-administered questionnaire .A multilevel logistic regression model was applied to examine the effect of perceived neighborhood crime on hazardous alcohol use. Results :Most of youths were female, approximately 60.7 %reported hazardous alcohol use, and the average perceived neighborhood crime score was 65.1 (standard deviation, 2.1) .The perceived neighborhood crime was associated with hazardous alcohol use; a 1-unit increase in the scores for perceived neighborhood crime corresponded to a 20 %increase in hazardous alcohol use. The role of perceived neighborhood crime on alcohol use varied among males, but not females. Conclusion :The perceived neighborhood crime plays a role in the increase likelihood of hazardous alcohol use .The consideration of neighborhood crime context is important to design the alcohol preventive and intervention strategies.

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“…According to Obadeji A and al., drugs education initiated in primary school and services aimed at promoting the mental wellbeing of adolescents may go a long way in decreasing substance use among this population [7].…”

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“…This problem affects a significant segment of the most vulnerable population according to the WHO: youth, the future of any nation [10]. Drug use by pupils and students causes serious psychiatric and somatic disorders on the health of the user [7]. This consumption is at the origin of both disciplinary and criminal sanctions [10].…”

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Use of Care and Care Arrangements for Pupils and Students Who Use Drugs in the Addiction Center in Grand-Bassam (Côte d'Ivoire)

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Substance Use among Adolescent High School Students in Nigeria and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Factors

Cited by 23 publications

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Substance use behavior and its lifestyle-related risk factors in Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents: An exploratory study

Substance use behavior and its lifestyle-related risk factors in Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents: An exploratory study

The Perceived Neighborhood Crime and Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Youth in University of the Northeastern Thailand Context

Use of Care and Care Arrangements for Pupils and Students Who Use Drugs in the Addiction Center in Grand-Bassam (Côte d'Ivoire)

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Substance Use among Adolescent High School Students in Nigeria and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Factors

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Substance use behavior and its lifestyle-related risk factors in Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents: An exploratory study

Substance use behavior and its lifestyle-related risk factors in Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents: An exploratory study

The Perceived Neighborhood Crime and Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Youth in University of the Northeastern Thailand Context

Use of Care and Care Arrangements for Pupils and Students Who Use Drugs in the Addiction Center in Grand-Bassam (Côte d&apos;Ivoire)

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