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EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON ADOLESCENT KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF SUBSTANCE USE AMONG SENIOR STUDENTS ATTENDING MILITARY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
Background
Substance abuse among youths is fast becoming a global Public Health concern.
Objectives
This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with substance abuse in selected public schools in Ogbomoso, South-West Nigeria.
Methods
Cross-sectional study design and multi-stage sampling method were utilized among 249 study participants who gave informed consent/assent. Data were collected using facilitated, self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics using the Chi-Square test were carried out at p<0.05.
Results
The mean age of our respondents was 16.3±2SD; 40.0% of them had positive attitude to substance abuse while 21.7% had ever consumed alcoholic drinks. In all, 31(26.3%) of the respondents satisfied the criteria used in defining substance abuse. Tramadol was the most commonly abused substance apart from alcohol; reported by 39.0% of the substance abusers. Most (35.5%) of the substance abusers did so believing it could enhance their academic performance. The proportion of respondents who were substance abusers was significantly higher among students who had not received any formal lectures on the subject at school compared to those who had. (47.5% vs 29.7% ;p=0.023).
Conclusion
Our findings underscore an urgent need to intensify awareness against substance abuse among secondary school students in Nigeria.
Title Page———i
Certification——–ii
Dedication———iii
Acknowledgement——-iv
Abstract ———vi
Table of Content——–vii
Chapter One
1.0 Introduction ——-1
1.1 Statement of Problem——4
1.2 Purpose of the Study——5
1.3 Significance of Study——8
1.4 Limitation——–9
1.5 Scope of Study——-11
Chapter Two
2.0 Review of Related Literature —-12
2.6 Summary of Literature Review—- 19
Chapter Three
3.0 Research Methodology and Procedure—22
3.1 Population ——–22
3.2 Sample and Sampling Technique—-22
3.3 Validation of the Instrument —-23
3.4 Reliability of the Instrument —–23
3.5 Data Analysis——-23
Chapter Four
4.0 Presentation and Discussion of Result—24
4.1 Analysis and interpretaion of Data—25
4.2 Discussion of Results——38
Chapter Five
5.0. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation –40
5.1 Summary——–40
5.2 Conclusion——–41
5.3 Recommendation——42
References ———45
Appendix 1——–47
Appendix ———50
EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON ADOLESCENT KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF SUBSTANCE USE AMONG SENIOR STUDENTS ATTENDING MILITARY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
