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  • Title: Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of substance use in a university-student sample in Turkey.
    Author: Ilhan IO, Yildirim F, Demirbaş H, Doğan YB.
    Journal: Int J Public Health; 2009; 54(1):40-4. PubMed ID: 19142577.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Limited data is available on substance use among university students in Turkey. This study aims to determine the prevalence of substance use among this target group. METHODS: A total of 1,720 students were surveyed to assess substance use, and relationships between sociodemographic variables and substance use were assessed using both univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Of the recorded student sample, 6.4 % reported having used a substance; 2.8 % used one within the past year. Prevalence of cannabis use at least once during life-time was 5.9 %. Males living alone, or students with families residing abroad increased the risk of substance use. CONCLUSION: Preventive interventions for substance use problems should consider factors related with family relations of the youth.
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