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September 10, 2025International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

Prevalence, Patterns and Factors Associated with Substance Use among Secondary School Students in Enugu South Local Government Area, Nigeria

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RNRonald I. NdupuCMChinero Cordelia MmamelCNChinemerem Gift Ndubuisi

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Overview

Descriptive cross-sectional study reveals 46% prevalence of substance use among secondary school students, indicating socio-demographic influences.

Key Points

  • Substance use is prevalent among secondary school students, with 46% reporting lifetime use.
  • Older age and male gender showed significant associations with increased substance use among respondents.
  • Higher monthly pocket money and lower socioeconomic status were also linked to substance use among students.
  • Health and community interventions are needed to curb the fast-growing trend of substance use in adolescents.

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Ndupu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795396https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71673
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