Alcohol use among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone

Conclusion Our study has shown that alcohol use is prevalent among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone. Grade level, experiences of being bullied, history of sexual intercourse, truancy at school, and previous use of marijuana were the factors influencing alcohol use among in-school adolescents. The findings emphasise the necessity of creating school-based health interventions in Sierra Leone that can effectively identify in-school adolescents potentially vulnerable to alcohol-related issues. Also, existing policies and programmes aimed at reducing alcohol use among in-school adolescents need to be strengthened.

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Source: BMJ Open - April 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Osborne, A., Aboagye, R. G., Olorunsaiye, C. Z., James, P. B., Bangura, C., Seidu, A.-A., Kangbai, J. B., Ahinkorah, B. O. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research