Research Article
Epidemiology of Substance Use among University Students in Sudan
Table 3
Reasons for initiation, adverse effects, and sources of substance use (
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| | Frequency | Percentage |
| Reasons for initiation of substance use | | | Curiosity | 42 | 33.1 | Pleasure | 38 | 29.9 | Relief of psychological stress | 20 | 15.7 | Relief of fatigue | 14 | 11 | To treat a health disorder | 8 | 6.3 | To be sociable | 8 | 6.3 | To improve academic performance | 8 | 6.3 | To be accepted by others | 7 | 5.5 | To remain awake at night | 7 | 5.5 | Poor relationship with parents | 3 | 2.4 | Reported adverse effects of substance use | | | Health problems | 25 | 19.7 | Theft or loss of money and valuable items | 25 | 19.7 | Poor academic performance | 13 | 10.2 | Arguments or fights | 12 | 9.4 | Relationship problems with friends | 10 | 7.9 | Relationship problems with parents | 9 | 7.1 | Accidents or injuries | 9 | 7.1 | Problems with teachers | 4 | 3.1 | Source of substance use | | | Friends | 52 | 40.9 | Family | 11 | 8.7 | Healthcare personnel | 9 | 7.1 | Casual acquaintance | 6 | 4.7 | Unknown | 49 | 38.6 |
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