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Substance use among students in Thailand
Pimpisa Chomsri1, Apinun Aramrattana1, Penprapa Siviroj1
1Chiang Mai University , Chiang Mai , Thailand.
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
|February 16, 2018
Summary
This study found that over half of students use alcohol, with binge drinking linked to low self-efficacy and high sensation seeking. These factors are crucial for understanding student substance use patterns.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
- Student Well-being
Background:
- Substance use among students is a significant public health concern.
- Binge drinking is a prevalent and risky behavior in student populations.
- Understanding associated risk factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use in a student sample.
- To identify factors associated with binge drinking behavior.
- To analyze the relationship between substance use, risk, and academic performance.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 306 students.
- Utilized questionnaires and the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test-Youth.
- Generalized linear models were employed for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Current prevalence: 56.9% alcohol, 22.9% tobacco, 2.3% drugs.
- Binge drinking significantly associated with low self-efficacy.
- High sensation seeking, smoking risk, and low GPA also linked to binge drinking.
Conclusions:
- Binge drinking is common among students and linked to specific psychological and behavioral factors.
- Interventions should address self-efficacy, sensation seeking, and smoking risk.
- Findings highlight the need for comprehensive substance use prevention programs in educational settings.
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