Cannabis use and its psychosocial correlates among school-going adolescents in Sierra Leone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Sierra Leone, adolescents are increasingly engaging in risky activities, including cannabis use, which can lead to substance abuse, poor academic performance, and psychotic symptoms. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of cannabis use among school-going adolescents in the country.

Method

Data for the study was sourced from the 2017 Sierra Leone Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), a nationally representative survey conducted among adolescents aged 10-19 years using a multistage sampling methodology. A weighted sample of 1,467 adolescents in Sierra Leone was included in the study. The study utilised bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify factors linked to cannabis use, presenting results

SUBMITTER: Osborne A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11003035 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature