Prevalence, associated factors and level of dependence of substance use among urban secondary school students, Benin

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AuteurALLABI, AUREL CONSTANT EUSTACHE
AuteurBIO SYA, ASSAD
AuteurGEORGIA, BARIKISSOU DAMIEN
AuteurKPATCHAVI, CODJO ADOLPHE
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2022
ResumeThe use of psychoactive substances is constantly increasing, particularly among young people. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, associated factors and the level of dependence of those substances among secondary school students in Benin. This cross-sectional study included 627 students in grades 8-12, selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using the ASSIST questionnaire, followed by urine screening. Logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate factors associated with substance use. Overall, the lifetime prevalence of psychoactive substance use was 95.4% (95% CI = 93.4-96.9), while the current use was 78.8% (95% CI = 75.3-81.9). The most commonly used substances in the past 3 months were alcohol, followed by stimulants and tobacco; 221 samples were analysed. Twenty-two (9.95%) were positive by urine screening. Substances detected were tramadol, fentanyl, THC, K2, BZDs, alcohol, methamphetamine and cotinine. Of the current users, 2.27% (n = 11) were at high risk of dependency. An association was found between substance use and age (p = 0.02). In conclusion, this study came up with a high prevalence of substance use among students. There is a need to develop and implement a health education programme in secondary schools to raise awareness of the potential risks.
DOI10.1111/bcpt.13764.Epub2022Jun27
Autre identifiantBECDB-17372
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/14469
Languefr
Fait partie deBasic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
SujetBénin
Sujetdependency
Sujetprévalence
SujetRisk Factors
Sujetsubstance use
TitrePrevalence, associated factors and level of dependence of substance use among urban secondary school students, Benin
TypeArticle

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