Demographic Variables and Self Image as Predictors of Pornography Viewing and Substance Use among Nigerian Adolescents
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Health Risk behavior is a major concern in the society, especially among young people. Aims: This study evaluated the influence of self-image; socio-demographic factors and low parental supervision on pornography consumption and substance use among Nigerian adolescents. Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study. Adolescents’ self-image was measured with Rosenberg Self-Esteem (RSE) scale. Multivariate analysis was used to explore the relationship among demographic variables, self-image, pornography consumption and substance use. A 2-sided p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Altogether, 883 street youths participated in the study. The mean ages (years) were 17.6±2.5 and 16.8±2.3 for boys and girls respectively. The overall prevalence of pornography viewing and substance use were 54.5% and 21.5% respectively. Specific prevalence for substance use was highest for Cannabis (10.5%). Self-image significantly influenced both vices, p<0.001. Stepwise logistic regression identified predictors of substance use as follows: male gender, OR = 3.65 (2.44 – 5.47); secondary education: OR = 2.50 (1.51 – 4.13) and living with relatives, OR = 2.77 (1.17-6.52). Conclusion: Self-image and modifiable demographic features influence pornography viewing and substance use among young people. Adolescent Preventive Services should be made readily available to this high risk group.
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M. T. Abiodun, B. F. Akinkunmi, G. E. Okungbowa
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- DOI 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16780
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