A COHORT STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTENTION TO USE ILLEGAL DRUG AMONG SAUDI STUDENTS
Author(s)
Alharbi MS1, Aloraini AM2, Alqasoumi AA1, Almogbel YS1
1Qassim University, Buridah, Saudi Arabia, 2Qassim University, Burydah, Saudi Arabia
OBJECTIVES: : Individuals are prohibited from possessing or usingillegal drugs, such as hallucinogens, stimulants, and antidepressants, as they may cause psychological and physiological dependence The aim of this study was to identifyfactors associated with the intention to use illegal drugs amongintermediate and secondary school students in Saudi Arabia METHODS: : A cross-sectional study in three cities in Saudi Arabia was conductedData was collected via a convenience sampling method and using a validated paper questionnaireThe questionnaire consisted of questions about students’ demographic, behavioral, and social characteristics. SAS software was used to analyze the dataDescriptive and analyticaltests including Chi-square and logistic regression were used to identify the association between factors and outcomes RESULTS: :Of the questionnaires received, were female, and 507 were male, with a median age of 15 years. About 44% have an intention to use illegal drugs in the near future. In addition, therewas a significant association between the intention to use illegal drugs and being male (OR=, 95% CI=130.39-72), having been suspended from school (OR=9.67, ), and accepting seeing one’s friends using drugs (OR=%, % CI=) CONCLUSIONS: : Males, those who have been suspended, and students who accept seeing their friends use drugs had more intention to use illegal drugs. Further studies are recommended for developing an effective and knowledge-based strategies and interventions to protect the students at this stage from illegal drugs use.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2018-11, ISPOR Europe 2018, Barcelona, Spain
Value in Health, Vol. 21, S3 (October 2018)
Code
PSS47
Topic
Health Service Delivery & Process of Care
Topic Subcategory
Prescribing Behavior
Disease
Mental Health