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Subst Use Misuse

Title:		"The epidemiology of volatile substance misuse among school children in Bogota, Colombia"
Author(s):		Lopez-Quintero C; Neumark Y;
Address:		"Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel"
Journal Title:		Subst Use Misuse
Year:		2011
Volume:		46 Suppl 1
Issue:
Page Number:		50 - 56
DOI:		10.3109/10826084.2011.580209
ISSN/ISBN:		1532-2491 (Electronic) 1082-6084 (Linking)
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 Bogota, 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"
Keywords:		Adolescent Colombia Female Humans Inhalant Abuse/*epidemiology Logistic Models Male Mexico/epidemiology Surveys and Questionnaires Volatile Organic Compounds/*administration & dosage;
Notes:		"MedlineLopez-Quintero, Catalina Neumark, Yehuda eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2011/06/03 Subst Use Misuse. 2011; 46 Suppl 1:50-6. doi: 10.3109/10826084.2011.580209"