YOUTH PERCEPTION ON CONTROL MEASURES IN REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Authors

  • Bawa Shagari Nasiru Department of nursing Sciences, Faculty of clinical sciences, College of Health sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Lawali Yakubu S Department of nursing Sciences, Faculty of clinical sciences, College of Health sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Abstract

Substance abuse is a maladaptive use of a drug, resulting in impairment of functioning or distress, as manifested by a failure to perform adequately at home, school or work. In Nigeria, a large number of the population mostly the youth buy drugs without any physician’s prescription. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of the youth on measure in reducing or controlling substances abuse in Sokoto, Sokoto state, Nigeria. An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was used. Twelve youth between the ages 18 to 30 years who abuse different substances but were not in psychotic state were recruited using snowball and purposive sampling methods. Semi-structured interview guide was used to interview the respondents after obtaining an informed consent from the respondents. The interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim, the data was analyzed using content analysis. The findings of this study revealed that Job provision, enlightenment and education were perceived measures in prevention, reduction or controlling substance abuse in Sokoto. Recommendations were made based on the findings of the study such as the government and non-governmental organizations should provide job opportunities for the youth.

Keywords: Substances, Substance Abuse, Youth, Sokoto, Measures

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2018-06-30