ASSESSMENT OF YOUTHS ENGAGEMENT IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DETERMINANT FACTORS IN BAYELSA CENTRAL, NIGERIA

Authors

  • Ebiowei John Department of Community Health, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
  • Solomon M. Uvoh Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
  • Dr. Emmanuel Onokpite
  • Dr. Emily Kiridi G. E
  • Dr. Tabowei O. Churchill

Keywords:

Cannabis, Cocaine, Marijuana

Abstract

Substance misuse among youths is a growing concern in the world, and Nigeria is included in this matter. This study aimed to comprehensively examine substances abuse and their determinants among youths in Yenagoa LGA, with the goal of ascertaining its prevalence, characterizing the types of substances misused, and identifying related health problems to this alarming partern.

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Published

2026-10-20

Issue

Vol. 63 (2026): WBPH

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

ASSESSMENT OF YOUTHS ENGAGEMENT IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DETERMINANT FACTORS IN BAYELSA CENTRAL, NIGERIA. (2026). World Bulletin of Public Health, 63, 7-14. https://www.scholarexpress.net/index.php/wbph/article/view/6396