Substance abuse: A survey among medical students of tribal area of Chhattisgarh -- A cross-sectional study.

Autor: Agrawal, Ratna, Bhardwaj, Krishna Kaushal, Hassan, Sahina, Kurrey, Preetam Raj
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Zdroj: National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology; 2024, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p33-36, 4p
Abstrakt: This article discusses a survey conducted among medical students in the tribal area of Chhattisgarh, India, to evaluate the prevalence and reasons behind substance abuse. The study found that 53.5% of MBBS students reported substance abuse, with alcohol being the most commonly abused substance (43.4%), followed by tobacco products (31.3%). The study also revealed that 47.5% of substance abusers expressed a desire to quit in the future. The results of this study may help inform policymakers and contribute to efforts aimed at preventing substance abuse among medical students. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index