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Prevalence and factors associated with substance abuse among adolescents in public and private secondary schools in Katsina State, Nigeria

20254 citationsOpen accessKaduna State University

Abstract

Prevalence of substance abuse was high. Major predictor was peer substance abuse. Consequently, the state Ministry of Education in collaboration with Ministry of Health and NDLEA should design a substance abuse prevention programme with a view to reducing the menace of substance abuse in the state.

Research topics

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21739-y

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