Shiraz University students' attitude towards drugs: an exploratory study
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2001; 7 (3): 452-460
in English
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ABSTRACT
Using a self-reported questionnaire, 213 Shiraz University students were surveyed about their attitudes towards drug use [cigarettes, alcohol, opium, heroin, cannabis] and their use of drugs [ever or during the 6 months prior to the study]. About 52% had smoked cigarettes, 25% had tried alcohol, 21% opium and 12% cannabis; only one student had used heroin. Those who had used drugs obtained them from and used them with friends or acquaintances. The majority of students wanted more information on drugs, and considered television and films the best medium for providing information. Drug use among Shiraz University students is still lower than that reported in the West [except opium]. Drug prevention programmes relevant to Iranian culture should be devised
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Students
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Universities
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Health Education
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Needs Assessment
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2001
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