Substance Use and Associated Factors Among High School and Preparatory School Students of Shakiso Town
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2020
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Abstract
Substance use and associated factors among high school and preparatory school students
in Shakiso town administration, East Guji zone, Southern Oromia, Ethiopia. A mixed cross sectional study design was conducted from March to April 2019. Stratified random sampling
technique employed to select 342 study participants. Focus group discussion (FGD) and In depth interviews were also used to collect data for the qualitative aspect and participants were
selected using purposive sampling. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to collect data
on socio-demographic characteristics, and substance use was assessed using (Alcohol, Smoking,
and Substance Involvement Screening Test) questionnaire (ASSIST) (WHO, 2003). Quantita tive data were analyzed by SPSS version 20 and Qualitative data were analyzed by thematic
content analysis. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify factors
associated with substance use, and variables with p-values < 0.05 were considered as statistical ly significant. The strength of the association was presented by the adjusted odds ratio with their
95% confidence interval (C.I). The overall prevalence of current substance use in the present
study was 38% (95%CI: 33%; 43.3%). The overall lifetime prevalence of substance use in this
study was 45% (95%CI: 39.8%; 50.3%). Sex, age group, Grade level, family history of sub stance uses and social support (poor and moderate social support) were statistically significant
with substance use. Therefore, the study indicates the necessity of prevention, early detection,
and management of students with substance use alongside increasing community awareness.