Prevalence of substance use and associated factors among secondary school adolescents in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substance use among school-going adolescents increases the risk of developing mental disorders, addiction, and substance use disorders. These may lead to poor academic performance and reduced productivity, which affects adolescent lives. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of substance use and associated factors among secondary school adolescents in the Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania.

Methodology

The study used secondary data from a cross-sectional survey of adolescents aged 10-19 years from public secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, northern Tanzania. Substance use was measured using the Global School Health Survey (GSHS) questionnaire. Categorical variables were summarized using frequencies and percentages, while numerical variables used

SUBMITTER: Mavura RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9439258 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature