Inhalant use among indiana school children, 1991-2004
Kele Ding1, Mohammad R Torabi, Bilesha Perera
1Department of Adult, Counseling, Health, and Vocational Education, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, USA. kding@kent.edu
American Journal of Health Behavior
|December 22, 2006
Summary
Inhalant use among Indiana students fluctuated, peaking in 1997 and 2003. Despite an overall annual decrease, prevention programs must address this concerning trend, particularly among males and Hispanic youth.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Inhalant use is a significant public health concern among adolescents.
- Understanding trends in inhalant use is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the prevalence and temporal trends of inhalant use in Indiana public school students.
- To identify demographic factors associated with inhalant use.
Main Methods:
- Reanalysis of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use among Indiana Children and Adolescents surveys (1991-2004).
- Statistical methods included 2-way moving average, Poisson regression, and ANOVA tests.
Main Results:
- Inhalant use prevalence showed a fluctuating pattern: increasing (1991-1997), decreasing (1997-2002), and increasing again (since 2003).
- A 5.6% average annual decrease in inhalant use was estimated by the Poisson model.
- The intensity of inhalant use declined, with higher prevalence observed among males and Hispanic students.
Conclusions:
- Inhalant use among adolescents remains an issue requiring targeted intervention.
- Prevention programs should consider the specific trends and demographic patterns identified.
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