Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of substance use in a university-student sample in Turkey
International Journal of Public Health, cilt.54, sa.1, ss.40-44, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 54 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00038-009-7049-1
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Public Health
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.40-44
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Prevalence, Sociodemographic factors, Substance use, University students
- Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
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. © Birkhaeuser 2009.