The epidemiology of volatile substance misuse among school children in Bogotá, Colombia

Catalina Lopez-Quintero; Yehuda Neumark

doi:10.3109/10826084.2011.580209

The epidemiology of volatile substance misuse among school children in Bogotá, Colombia

Catalina Lopez-Quintero, Yehuda Neumark

Department of Social Medicine

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Abstract

Volatile substance misuse (VSM) is increasing among Colombian youth. Rates and correlates of VSM, exposure-opportunity (EO) to VSM, and positive VSM intentions were examined in 2006 among 2,279 students (mean age 14.8 years) in 23 schools in Bogotá, Colombia. Sixteen percent experienced an EO, 3% reported past-year VSM, and 7-10% reported positive VSM intentions. Multilevel-logistic models revealed that VSM among friends was associated with past-year VSM (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 5.56, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.3-13.6) and VSM intention (AOR = 2.48, 95%CI = 1.6-3.9). Other correlates include male gender, a low perceived risk, and poor academic achievement. At-risk groups were identified, and targeted prevention strategies were suggested. The study's limitations are also noted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	50-56
Number of pages	7
Journal	Substance Use and Misuse
Volume	46
Issue number	SUPPL. 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2011.580209
State	Published - 24 May 2011

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Keywords

Colombia
Volatile substance misuse
drugs
exposure-opportunity (EO)
inhalant use
prevention
youth

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Health(social science)
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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The epidemiology of volatile substance misuse among school children in Bogotá, Colombia

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