Demographic Variables and Self Image as Predictors of Pornography Viewing and Substance Use among Nigerian Adolescents.
Br J Med Med Res
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2015; 7(12): 983-990
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-180522
ABSTRACT
Background:
Health Risk behavior is a major concern in the society, especially among young people.Aims:
This study evaluated the influence of self-image; socio-demographic factors and low parental supervision on pornography consumption and substance use among Nigerian adolescents.Methods:
This was a cross-sectional observational study. Adolescents’ self-image was measured with Rosenberg Self-Esteem (RSE) scale. Multivariate analysis was used to explore the relationship among demographic variables, self-image, pornography consumption and substance use. A 2-sided p-value < 0.05 was considered significant.Results:
Altogether, 883 street youths participated in the study. The mean ages (years) were 17.6±2.5 and 16.8±2.3 for boys and girls respectively. The overall prevalence of pornography viewing and substance use were 54.5% and 21.5% respectively. Specific prevalence for substance use was highest for Cannabis (10.5%). Self-image significantly influenced both vices, p<0.001. Stepwise logistic regression identified predictors of substance use as follows male gender, OR = 3.65 (2.44 – 5.47); secondary education OR = 2.50 (1.51 – 4.13) and living with relatives, OR = 2.77 (1.17-6.52).Conclusion:
Self-image and modifiable demographic features influence pornography viewing and substance use among young people. Adolescent Preventive Services should be made readily available to this high risk group.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Med Med Res
Year:
2015
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Article
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