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Substance use and knowledge among Italian high school students
Lenka Spacilova1, Hana Klusonova, Fabio Petrelli
1Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Kralove, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Heyrovskeho 1203, Hradec Kralove, 500 05, Czech Republic. lenka.spacilova@faf.cuni.cz
This study assessed Italian high school students
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Understanding student attitudes towards addictive substances is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
- Limited data exists on the specific knowledge, experiences, and risk awareness among Italian adolescents regarding substance use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate Italian high school students' attitudes towards addictive substances.
- To assess their knowledge and personal experiences with addictive substances.
- To determine their awareness of the associated health and social risks.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2006 among high school students in the Marche region, Italy.
- A randomly selected sample from regional schools participated.
- 4118 completed questionnaires were analyzed using chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- The study identified varying levels of attitudes, knowledge, and personal experiences with addictive substances among Italian adolescents.
- Risk awareness differed significantly across demographic groups.
- Statistical analysis revealed key correlations between knowledge, attitudes, and reported experiences.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to improve adolescent knowledge and attitudes regarding addictive substances.
- The study provides a baseline for future research on substance use prevention in Italian youth.
- Results underscore the importance of addressing risk perception in adolescent substance use prevention programs.
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