Prevalence, pattern and determinants of substance abuse among youths in a rural community of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria

Conclusion: Respondents in the current study had good knowledge, predominantly negative attitude but a relatively high burdenof substance abuse. There is urgent need for policy makers to upscale fights against the menace of substance abuse among rural Nigerian youths.

Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Idowu Ajibola , Aremu Ayodele Olatayo , Akanbi Ibukun Mary , Eseigbe Gloria , Adewale Victoria , Awubite Loliya , Adebayo Olumide , Arisa Daniella , Adetona Blessing , Olaniyan Ayomikun , Olafisoye Ebunoluwa , Olorunshola Oluwaseyi , Eyitayo Jesulayomi , Source Type: research