Title

Prevalence of Drugs Use among Secondary-School Students in Al-Diwaniya City.

Authors

Mayeh, Noor Adil; Sachit, Kareem Rishaq

Abstract

A descriptive study design using a convenience random sample of (N=423) students. This sample is distributed throughout AL-Diwaniya Teaching Directorate. Data were collected through the use of an online questionnaire; and analyzed through the descriptive and inferential statistical approach. This study aims to identify the prevalence of Drug abuse among secondary school students. Results indicate that drugs use is low prevalent among secondary school students. Conclusion and Recommendations: Drug use prevalence is associated with students' gender, age, family member, residency, house ownership, monthly income, parents' education, and mothers' occupation. The Ministry of Health should prioritize the Drug use in public health by educating the parents and adolescents the health hazards of substance use through health programs and social media.

Subjects

SECONDARY school students; SUBSTANCE abuse; GENDER; SOCIAL services; PARENTING education

Publication

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2021, Vol 15, Issue 4, p3224

ISSN

0973-9122

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.17263