BACKGROUND: Limited data is available on substance use among university students in Turkey. This study aims to determine the prevalence of substance use among this target group. METHODS: A total of 1,720 students were surveyed to assess substance use, and relationships between sociodemographic variables and substance use were assessed using both univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Of the recorded student sample, 6.4 % reported having used a substance; 2.8 % used one within the past year. Prevalence of cannabis use at least once during life-time was 5.9 %. Males living alone, or students with families residing abroad increased the risk of substance use. CONCLUSION: Preventive interventions for substance use problems should consider factors related with family relations of the youth.
BACKGROUND: Limited data is available on substance use among university students in Turkey. This study aims to determine the prevalence of substance use among this target group. METHODS: A total of 1,720 students were surveyed to assess substance use, and relationships between sociodemographic variables and substance use were assessed using both univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Of the recorded student sample, 6.4 % reported having used a substance; 2.8 % used one within the past year. Prevalence of cannabis use at least once during life-time was 5.9 %. Males living alone, or students with families residing abroad increased the risk of substance use. CONCLUSION: Preventive interventions for substance use problems should consider factors related with family relations of the youth.
Authors: Lukas Pitel; Andrea Madarasova Geckova; Jitse P van Dijk; Sijmen A Reijneveld Journal: Int J Public Health Date: 2010-12-01 Impact factor: 3.380
Authors: Bahaa-eldin E Abdel Rahim; Mohamed Salih Mahfouz; Umar Yagoub; Yahya M H Solan; Rashad Mohammed Alsanosy Journal: PLoS One Date: 2014-04-02 Impact factor: 3.240