Substance Abuse among Adolescents: 2. Prevalence and Patterns of Cigarette smoking among senior secondary school students in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
: Cigarette smoking is an important health hazard and a major preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. More young people are getting involved in tobacco use in Nigeria. This is of great concern. This study determined the prevalence and patterns of Tobacco use among Senior Secondary School Students in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. Four randomly selected schools and 456 students were surveyed in a crosssectional study with a structured questionnaire that addressed the objectives of the study. Data was analyzed with SPSS Version 20. Response rate was 87.7%. Majority (97%) of the respondents fell within the age group of 11-20 years; males (52%); Christians (95%) and 77% lived with both parents. Smoking prevalence rate was 7% with more male students being involved. Initiation age was 12-15 years (66%); 50% were current smokers; 64% smoked at weekends. Popular venues for smoking were at parties (68%), in the bush (43%) and home of friends (25%). Majority (46%) smoked 1 stick of cigarette per day. Relief of stress (65%) was the major reason for indulgence; Specialization was associated with smoking habit whereas Gender and Religion were not. Although smoking prevalence seems low, school-based preventive awareness programs are strongly recommended to reverse the trend.
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Arute JE , Oyita GI , Eniojukan JF
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