Survey of the risk behaviors and mental health of adolescents in Gabon risky behaviors and vulnerability of adolescent Africans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence shapes adulthood and is a time of vulnerability. This study explores risk behaviors among African adolescents from Gabon.

Methods

This study was done in 2021 and followed the Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) guidelines. Six core modules (alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, sexual behaviors, mental health, and safety) were included. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather data. The data were analyzed using Prism version 6 GraphPad software.

Results

This study includes 1009 adolescents aged 10-19 years (62% females and 38% males). 30.8% are under 16 years old. 41.3% have low to medium self-esteem. The prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use is 37%, 7.4%, and 4.3%, respectively. 15.4% of under 16 years are alcohol

SUBMITTER: Djoba Siawaya JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11550377 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature