Livia

Tobacco Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Risks and Challenges

Shared by Livia - Mié, 14/08/2019 - 09:59
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Scientific article
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Siddiqi, Kamran. "Tobacco use in Sub-Saharan Africa: the risks and challenges." Nicotine & Tobacco Research (2019).

In recent years, the tobacco pandemic’s magnitude and trajectory has shifted away from high-income countries to low- and middle-income countries and so have the tobacco industry’s marketing efforts and tactics.

Research suggests that Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to face the largest growth in tobacco use in the world.

In an editorial for the journal of Nicotine and Tobacco Research, Dr Kamran Siddiqi highlights the concerning upward trends in tobacco use and how they are impacting some of the most vulnerable populations in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Despite 44 Sub-Saharan African countries...

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Livia

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Initiating Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents Living in Urban and Rural Ethiopia

Shared by Livia - Jue, 01/08/2019 - 10:42
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Scientific article
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Getachew, S., S. Lewis, J. Britton, W. Deressa, and A. W. Fogarty. "Prevalence and risk factors for initiating tobacco and alcohol consumption in adolescents living in urban and rural Ethiopia." Public Health 174 (2019): 118-126.

Both alcohol and tobacco use is an increasing public health concern in low- or middle-income countries. Due to an annual economic growth rate of approximately 10%, Ethiopia is a target for both the alcohol and tobacco industries.

Although data is limited, trends suggest that alcohol consumption is a particular problem among secondary school students.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Public Health, has sought to measure the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco consumption in young people living in Ethiopia, and the risk factors associated with alcohol and tobacco initiation.

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Ashiku Hamisi Ali

Slaying the dragon of drug abuse in Kwale, Kenya

Ashiku Hamisi Ali - Jue, 06/06/2019 - 05:09

The menace of marijuana abuse continues to wreck the boy child life in Kenya's south coast county of Kwale. It is on this basis that I have declared total war on this issue. I have made the initiative of taking the campaigns to polytechnics, schools and churches to sensitize the populace. Prevention is better than cure.

AHMAD SHAH

The European Union is proud to launch the AU-EU Youth Hub Call for Proposals for € 10 million!

AHMAD SHAH - Mié, 01/05/2019 - 15:20
The European Union is proud to launch the AU-EU Youth Hub Call for Proposals for € 10 million! One step more toward implementation of innovative ideas from Youth! If you are a civil society organisation, African or European, find out how to apply here! aueuyouthhub.org
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Edie

INTEREST Workshop

Shared by Edie - Vie, 26/04/2019 - 08:46
Event Date
Location:
Accra
Ghana

Known as the “African CROI” the INTEREST Conference brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research in Africa to share pivotal findings, promote collaboration, and transfer experiences across...

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Livia

A Qualitative Study of Drivers of Psychoactive Substance Use among Mekelle University Students, Northern Ethiopia

Shared by Livia - Mar, 23/04/2019 - 10:59
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Scientific article
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Kahsay et al. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy (2019) 14:11 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-018-0190-1

Abstract

Background

Psychoactive substance (PS) use is a public health concern among University students. Understanding the factors underlay the use helps to underpin effective preventive interventions. However, there is dearth of exploratory studies on the drivers of psychoactive substance use in Ethiopian universities. Here, we aimed to explore the drivers for psychoactive substance use among Mekelle University undergraduate students.

Methods

Exploratory qualitative study was conducted from April 1 to May 30, 2017. We conducted five focus group discussions (FGDs) and eleven in...

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Livia

Substance Use among Pregnant Women in Nigeria

Shared by Livia - Lun, 08/04/2019 - 12:41
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Scientific article
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Adebowale, Oluyemisi O., and Bawo O. James. "Psychoactive substance use and psychiatric morbidity among pregnant women attending an ante-natal clinic in Benin City, Nigeria." Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 25.1 (2018): 8.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

This study sought to determine the prevalence, patterns and feasibility of screening for psychoactive substance use among pregnant women in an antenatal clinic in Nigeria. It also aimed to determine the relationship between psychoactive substance use risk severity and psychiatric morbidity.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 395 pregnant women previously booked for ante-natal care. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Test (ASSIST) and the 20-item self-reporting questionnaire-20 were interviewer...

AHMAD SHAH

South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019

AHMAD SHAH - Vie, 05/04/2019 - 08:12
South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019 Submitted by Avinash Tharoor on Wed, 03/04/2019 - 15:12 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday 26 April 2019 Eligible Countries: Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos ABOUT THE...
Bolade Awosan

THE CHURCH AS A CHANGE AGENT on Substance Abuse and Drugs

Bolade Awosan - Sáb, 30/03/2019 - 14:19

Adomat counselling services Limited 

One of the areas we chose to focus on,is the Training the trainers program with the church "As our change agent ".

A three days training was organized at the Anglican Diocese of Akoko,ondo state, from December 4th-6th 2018.

AHMAD SHAH

Sustainable Development Goal 5

AHMAD SHAH - Mié, 27/03/2019 - 10:40
Drug abuse affects all societies worldwide, but the impact differs in male and female. Women and girls comprise ⅓ of global drug users yet are only ⅕ of those receiving treatment. UNODC promotes voluntary HIV testing services for women to achieve Sustainable Development Goals hashtag#SDG5.
AHMAD SHAH

Nomination Open for World Youth Prize 2019

AHMAD SHAH - Sáb, 23/03/2019 - 06:48
How to apply: Submit the story of the nominee by the nominator with relevant proof of works at iyc [dot] youthenvoy [at] iyc-hq [dot] org. Nomination can be done by past winners, university professors, President or Prime Minister of a country & Member of Parliament. Nominee must works minimum 3 years for tangible...
Livia

Dependencia de sustancias psicoactivas en mujeres: una revisión de tres años

Shared by Livia - Jue, 21/03/2019 - 13:27
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Book
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Nigerian Journal of medicine

Psychoactive substance use was regarded as a male affair in the past. However, recent findings show an increasing number of females are getting involved. We conducted a three year retrospective review of patients admitted to the Centre for Addiction treatment in Vom, plateau state, Nigeria. We compared the proportion of female clients seeking treatment over a three year period from 2014 to 2016.  There was a steady increase in the female population seeking treatment for substance use disorder within the period of the study.  An overwhelming number of them had multiple drug use disorder and the...

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Livia

Alcohol Use by Adolescents in Ghana

Shared by Livia - Mar, 12/03/2019 - 20:31
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Scientific article
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Asante, Kwaku Oppong, and Nuworza Kugbey. "Alcohol use by school-going adolescents in Ghana: Prevalence and correlates." Mental Health & Prevention (2019).

Harmful alcohol consumption during adolescence poses a major public health issue as it affects several aspects of young peoples’ health and wellbeing.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Mental Health and Prevention, has examined the prevalence of problem alcohol use and risk factors associated with initiation of alcohol use in a sample (N = 1984) of school-aged adolescents in Ghana. The researchers examined the association between alcohol use behaviour and factors such as age, gender, suicidal thoughts, loneliness a, d interpersonal issues.

Results from the study found that: 

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AHMAD SHAH

2nd Promotion of Peace workshop at University of Education, Bank Road Campus held from 18th to 20th Feb, 2019

AHMAD SHAH - Vie, 08/03/2019 - 12:05
Glimpses from 2nd Promotion of Peace workshop at University of Education, Bank Road Campus held from 18th to 20th Feb, 2019. During 3 days participants were engaged and empowered of peace activities, role of students in peace building and designing Social Action Projects.
Rogers Kasirye

Prevention of drug abuse by NGOs in Kampala Uganda --2019

Rogers Kasirye - Vie, 08/03/2019 - 10:28
Uganda is a youth growing population nation. By 2014, Uganda stood out as the country with the youngest population in the world, with 78 per cent of the total population being persons below the age of 30 and those younger than 18 years old were at 55 per cent. drug abuse is a s growing problem and...
Prevention of drug use by NGO efforts in Kampala Uganda 2019.pdf
AHMAD SHAH

Aga Khan University-IED ANNOUNCES ADMISSION IN MED PROGRAMME-2019

AHMAD SHAH - Sáb, 02/03/2019 - 07:37
The Master of Education (MEd) programme is open to outstanding teachers and educational leaders at all levels of the education system. The programme provides clear theoretical frameworks and principles that support quality professional practice, equipping graduates to be exemplary teachers and...
AHMAD SHAH

PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal

AHMAD SHAH - Mar, 26/02/2019 - 11:22
Greetings. Happy to share an exciting opportunity as the brief details are given below: PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal Concept The U.S. Mission in Pakistan and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) http://pakusalumninetwork...

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