ArticleIndian journal of psychological medicine
Drug use among Teenagers and Young Adults in Bhutan.
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- Prevalence of Alcohol Intake and Illegal Drugs among the Students at English Medium Private Schools of Tripura, India (North Eastern States of India).Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social MedicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundUse, possession, and illegal transactions of controlled substances have increased in recent years in Bhutan. This study aimed to determine the national prevalence of ever drug use and identify its associated factors amongst teenagers and young adults.
methodsThis study was conducted using data from the National Health Survey 2012 of Bhutan. The outcome variable of interest was ever drug use in teenagers and young adults. The questionnaire was developed following the WHO STEPwise approach to surveillance of non-communicable diseases (STEP). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify correlates of ever drug use.
resultsThe prevalence of ever drug use among teenagers and young adults was 3.2% (
conclusionCompared to the other countries in the WHO South-east Asia region, the prevalence of ever drug use in Bhutan is low. Use of other substances, including smoking and alcohol use, was associated with ever drug use. For greater effect, drug use prevention strategies should include prevention of smoking and alcohol use.
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