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- Title
Substance abuse: A survey among medical students of tribal area of Chhattisgarh -- A cross-sectional study.
- Authors
Agrawal, Ratna; Bhardwaj, Krishna Kaushal; Hassan, Sahina; Kurrey, Preetam Raj
- Abstract
This article discusses a survey conducted among medical students in the tribal area of Chhattisgarh, India, to evaluate the prevalence and reasons behind substance abuse. The study found that 53.5% of MBBS students reported substance abuse, with alcohol being the most commonly abused substance (43.4%), followed by tobacco products (31.3%). The study also revealed that 47.5% of substance abusers expressed a desire to quit in the future. The results of this study may help inform policymakers and contribute to efforts aimed at preventing substance abuse among medical students.
- Subjects
MEDICAL students; SUBSTANCE abuse; SUBSTANCE abuse prevention; STUDENT attitudes; MARIJUANA; CROSS-sectional method
- Publication
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 2, p33
- ISSN
2320-4672
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5455/njppp.2023.13.05283202301062023