Prevalence and perception of substance abuse and associated economic indicators and mental health disorders in a large cohort of Kenyan students: towards integrated public health approach and clinical management
Abstract Background The earlier younger people begin to use drugs, the more vulnerable they become to both their short term and long-term harmful effects. The overall aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse, the socio-demographic characteristic, perception of abuse...
Main Authors: | Victoria N. Mutiso, David M. Ndetei, Esther N.Muia, Christine Musyimi, Tom L. Osborn, Rita Kasike, Lydia Onsinyo, Jane Mbijjiwe, Pamela Karambu, Andre Sounders, John R. Weisz, Monica H. Swahn, Daniel Mamah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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Series: | BMC Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-03817-2 |
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