ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Prevalence and socio-ecological correlates of adolescent alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Introduction: Adolescent substance use is high in the Caribbean. To inform policy and programming, it is necessary to understand these behaviors at the country level. However, little is known about adolescent substance use in small island states. For the first time, we determined the prevalence and correlates of adolescent substance use in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Methods: We used secondary data from the first Global School-based Health Survey, conducted from May to June 2022. All students in all schools were invited to complete the cross-sectional survey in their classrooms. The student response rate was 66.5%; Results: Recent alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use was reported by 29.11, 12.05, and 9.01% of adolescents, respectively. Older age, psychological distress, and lower parental involvement were associated with alcohol use. Psychological distress and lower parental involvement were associated with tobacco use. Finally, male sex, older age, psychological distress, bullying victimization, and lower parental involvement were associated with marijuana use. Conclusions: Our study demonstrates substance use above global averages and suggests interventions primarily focused on promoting parental involvement and preventing psychological distress. Further qualitative and quantitative interviews will provide more informed intervention strategies.
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