Prevalence and associated factors of non-medical use of prescription drugs among adolescents in secondary schools in Buea, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and associated factors of non-medical use of prescription drugs among adolescents in secondary schools in Buea, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The non-medical use of prescription drugs is a growing public health problem worldwide. Recent trends in Cameroon show that the use of psychoactive substances, among which are prescription drugs by adolescents is becoming a public health issue and is linked to juvenile delinquenc...

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Main Authors: Cyrille Nkouonlack, Ismaila Ngwayi Shifu, Jonas Guy Basseguin Atchou, Christian Eyoum, Dieudonne Yusinyu Dinayen, Dickson Shey Nsagha, Alfred Kongnyu Njamnshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Non-medical use
Prescription drugs
Tramadol
Secondary school students
Adolescent
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05120-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05120-0

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