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Prevalence Of Substance Use and Related Behaviors Among Tertiary Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Yaoundé, Cameroon

20244 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Yaoundé I

Abstract

Background: The use of psychoactive substances is a major global public health problem. People aged 15-24 years are more likely to abuse psychoactive substances than the general population. Substances use among youth, especially students in higher education is increasing rapidly worldwide. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of substances use among university students and to describe their behavioral profiles.

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  • COVID-19 and Mental Health

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.34297/ajbsr.2024.21.002812

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