Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use and the Effects on the Young People in a Southwestern State of Nigeria

Ebenezer Obi Daniel; Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale; Michael Avwerhota; Michael Olabode Tomori; Israel Olukayode Popoola; Ahmed Mamuda Bello; Olukayode Oladeji Alewi; Aisha Oluwakemi Salami; Adebanke Adetutu Ogun; Taiwo Aderemi Popoola; Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

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Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use and the Effects on the Young People in a Southwestern State of Nigeria

Ebenezer Obi Daniel^*

, Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale

, Michael Avwerhota

, Michael Olabode Tomori

, Israel Olukayode Popoola

, Ahmed Mamuda Bello

, Olukayode Oladeji Alewi

, Aisha Oluwakemi Salami

, Adebanke Adetutu Ogun

, Taiwo Aderemi Popoola

, Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

Published in American Journal of Applied Psychology (Volume 13, Issue 3)

Received: 2 June 2024 Accepted: 19 June 2024 Published: 27 June 2024

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In 2015, psychoactive substance use led to the deaths of 72 young people within a month across Ondo, Edo, and Rivers states in Nigeria, with Ondo being the most affected. The youth attributed these deaths to the wrath of the gods (Malokun) rather than alcohol consumption. This study aims to identify demographic factors influencing youth substance use in Ondo State. Using a cross-sectional, descriptive community study design, 500 participants aged 10 to 24 years were recruited. Data collected through a socio-demographic questionnaire and the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) were analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 16. The findings revealed that alcohol was the most used substance, with a lifetime use prevalence of 69.6%, likely due to the availability and cultural acceptability of local alcoholic products like ogogoro and palm wine. Substance use was found to negatively impact social life. Significant correlates of substance use included gender, age, religion, and father’s relationship. Males had higher lifetime use than females (p = 0.008), and substance use prevalence was higher among late adolescents (p = 0.0034). Christian respondents reported higher lifetime use compared to Muslims (p = 0.010). These results highlight that alcohol is the predominant substance used by young people in Ondo State, with key correlates being male gender, religion, less friendly father relationships, and late adolescence, informing public health strategies to mitigate harmful effects of substance use.

Published in	American Journal of Applied Psychology (Volume 13, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajap.20241303.11
Page(s)	43-52
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Substance Use, Effects of Substance Use, Young People

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Daniel EO, Olawale OO, Avwerhota M, Tomori MO, Popoola IO, et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use and the Effects on the Young People in a Southwestern State of Nigeria. Am J Appl Psychol. 2024;13(3):43-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ajap.20241303.11

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Ebenezer Obi Daniel

Department of Public Health, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom; Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale

Department of Public Health, Walden University, Minneapolis, United States of America

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Michael Avwerhota

Department of Public Health, Atlantic International University, Hawaii, United States of America

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Michael Olabode Tomori

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Israel Olukayode Popoola

Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Ahmed Mamuda Bello

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Olukayode Oladeji Alewi

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Aisha Oluwakemi Salami

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana

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Adebanke Adetutu Ogun

Department of Policy, Governance, Liaison, and Support, International Organization for Migration, Abuja, Nigeria

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Taiwo Aderemi Popoola

Department of Research, PhMetrika Limited, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

Department of Child Health, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, Abuja, Nigeria

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