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Students' self-reported substance use by grade level and gender

L Nagel1, D McDougall, C Granby

  • 1University of New Mexico, College of Education, Albuquerque 87131-1231, USA.

Journal of Drug Education
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed over 900 rural students across four grade levels on alcohol and drug use. Findings reveal usage patterns by gender and grade, informing targeted prevention programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • Adolescent substance use presents a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding prevalence and patterns is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the self-reported prevalence of alcohol and drug use among rural adolescents.
  • To identify usage patterns based on grade level and gender.

Main Methods:

  • Survey administered to over 900 students in fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth grades.
  • Instrument measured self-reported use of seventeen different substances.
  • Descriptive statistical analysis by gender and grade level.

Main Results:

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  • Reported prevalence rates for alcohol and drug use varied by grade and gender.
  • Specific substances showed differential usage patterns across demographic groups.

    • Conclusions:

    • Results provide data for tailoring substance abuse prevention programs.
    • Targeting interventions by specific grade and gender levels may enhance program efficacy.