Acuda, S.W. (1984) Epidemiological study of drug use in urban and rural secondary schools in Zimbabwe.
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In this survey a total of2 783 secondary school students of both sexes, mean age 15,5 years, from randomly selected schools in both rural and urban areas of Zimbabwe were studied using a self report questionnaire. The results strongly indicated that drug use was quite prevalent among the students. The main drugs involved, in descending order, were: alcohol, tobacco, inhalants (solvents), amphetamines and cannabis. Others included mandrax, tranquilisers, sedatives and the hallucinogen mudzepete. No students reported use of heroin, cocaine, LSD or opium. Drug use increased with age and involved both sexes, the problem being more acute in the urban schools. A differential use pattern is revealed, implying valuable information for targeted prevention efforts.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Children and Youth,Health,Population |
| Divisions: | Universities > State Universities > University of Zimbabwe |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Edmore Sibanda |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jan 2016 01:01 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Jan 2016 01:01 |
| URI: | http://researchdatabase.ac.zw/id/eprint/2743 |
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