Mental health conditions of young ethiopians who use substances: a cross-sectional study in West Arsi zone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health conditions among young Ethiopians present a pressing public health concern, posing risks to their well-being and productivity. However, there is a limited understanding of the prevalence and associated factors among young people who use substances in the West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. This study investigated the prevalence of mental health conditions and associated factors among young people who use substances in the West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 427 randomly selected young people aged 14-29 years in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia region, Ethiopia from May 18, 2023, to September 22, 2023. Data were collected through structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. Logistic regression an

SUBMITTER: Shifa JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841329 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature