Knowledge Regarding Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in School

Authors

  • Poonam Khadka Chettri Department of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bamita Budhathoki Department of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Rhinu Shrestha Department of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sabitri Giri Department of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sunita Shrestha Department of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sajana Limbu Department of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jmmihs.v9i1.68633

Keywords:

Adolescent Students, Knowledge, Drug abuse

Abstract

Background: Drug abuse is a common public health problem worldwide and a global threat. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding drug abuse among adolescents in a School of Dharan.

Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was carried out among 144 students of Sagarmatha SD College. Probability proportionate sampling method was used and data was collected through self-administered Questionnaire and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 25 and findings were presented in tabulated form.

Findings: More than half (54.9%) of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge. Adequate knowledge was present on meaning of heroin was (54.9%).Adequate level of knowledge present influencing factors ((70.1%) of the drug abuse is peer pressure, route of administration of marijuana and heroin (81.4%) and (59%) respectively. However, inadequate knowledge was present regarding meaning of drug abuse (34.02%) and heroin (13.2%) respectively, withdrawal symptoms of marijuana and heroin (20.1%), 24.3% & regarding preventive aspects of drug abuse & treatment were 24.3% and 11.1%. There was no significant association found between level of knowledge with demographic variables.

Conclusion: More than half of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge regarding drug abuse despite of this, there is inadequate level of knowledge regarding meaning of drug abuse, their effects and preventive & treatment measures. Which indicates need awareness program on drugs abuse to adolescents.

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Published

2024-08-09

How to Cite

Chettri, P. K., Budhathoki, B., Shrestha, R., Giri, S., Shrestha, S., & Limbu, S. (2024). Knowledge Regarding Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in School. Journal of Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, 9(1), 10–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/jmmihs.v9i1.68633

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)

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