Risk Behaviors in Adolescents in Seychelles
Author Information
Author(s): Faeh David, Viswanathan Bharathi, Chiolero Arnaud, Warren Wick, Bovet Pascal
Primary Institution: University Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, Lausanne, Switzerland
Hypothesis
What is the joint prevalence of smoking, drinking, and cannabis use among adolescents in Seychelles?
Conclusion
Smoking, drinking, and cannabis use were common and clustered among adolescents of a rapidly developing country.
Supporting Evidence
- 30% of boys and 21% of girls reported smoking.
- 49% of boys and 48% of girls reported drinking alcohol.
- 17% of boys and 8% of girls reported cannabis use.
- Smokers were two times more likely to drink and nine times more likely to use cannabis.
Takeaway
Many kids in Seychelles smoke, drink alcohol, and use cannabis, and these behaviors often happen together.
Methodology
Cross-sectional survey using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential exaggeration or underestimation of behaviors by participants.
Limitations
The sample size limits the precision of prevalence estimates, and self-reported data may be biased.
Participant Demographics
Students aged 11 to 17 years, with 42% aged 11–13, 28% aged 14, and 30% aged 15–17.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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