PREVALENCE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Keywords:
Secondary school students, Substance use, Substance literacy, FactorsAbstract
The purpose of this census-based survey was to study the prevalence of substance abuse and the relationship between substance use and substance abuse knowledge among secondary school students. A sample of 2,148 students voluntarily participated in the study conducted in 23 primary and secondary schools. A self-contained questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Odd Ratio, 95% confidence interval, chi-square, and multiple logistic regression.
The results showed that the lifetime prevalence of substance abuse was 54.6 percent in the past three months. The proportion of drug use has decreased. The prevalence rate is 24.0%, but some substance abusers are still at high risk. The most common drugs are alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, and amphetamine stimulants. Substance awareness is a protective factor against tobacco and marijuana use. statistically significant.
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