Adenekan, M.L and Abiodun, O.A and Obayan, A.O and Oni, G.A and Ogunremi, O.O. (1992) Prevalence and pattern of substance use among undergraduates in a Nigerian University. Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
Full text not available from this repository.Abstract
The prevalence and pattern of substance use was investigated among undergraduate students of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria in June 1988. Six hundred and forty-nine students completed a 117-item self-report questionnaire 636 of which were analysed. Mean age and S.D. of respondents was 23 ± 3.7 years; 69% were males. The most commonly used substances with their ‘lifetime’ prevalence rates were as follows: salicylate analgesics, 95.2%; alcohol, 77%; stimulants, 69.2%; antibiotics, 63.3%; hypno-sedatives, 49.4% and cigarettes, 37.4%. The corresponding ‘current use’ rates were relatively lower. Low use was recorded for cannabis, organic solvents, hallucinogens, cocaine and narcotic analgesics. Majority of the ‘current users’ use the substances on an occasional basis except for cigarettes where more than half reported weekly or daily use. Males were significantly more of ‘current’ users of cigarettes and alcohol while females tend to use stimulants more. The use of most of the substances started in primary school. The need for a comprehensive demand-reduction programme in Nigeria based on this and other local findings was advocated. Continuous monitoring, particularly of hard drug use, appears imperative.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Psychology |
| Depositing User: | Professor Gbolahan Oni |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2015 21:28 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Sep 2015 09:39 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/4608 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
