Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in Poland
Abstract Background The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances typically first occurs in adolescence. The purpose of this study was to examine alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use among adolescents in Poland, including the age of initiation, frequency of use, methods of access, loc...
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doaj-3320962775fe4d09be1ad951f39bf6c62020-11-25T01:49:02ZengBMCSubstance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy1747-597X2018-11-011311810.1186/s13011-018-0179-9Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in PolandMaria Nowak0Malgorzata Papiernik1Alicja Mikulska2Bozena Czarkowska-Paczek3Department of Clinical Nursing, Medical University of WarsawDepartment of Clinical Nursing, Medical University of WarsawDepartment of Clinical Nursing, Medical University of WarsawDepartment of Clinical Nursing, Medical University of WarsawAbstract Background The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances typically first occurs in adolescence. The purpose of this study was to examine alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use among adolescents in Poland, including the age of initiation, frequency of use, methods of access, location of use, and parental knowledge and attitude. Methods An author-derived questionnaire was used to cross-sectionally survey 541 participants aged 13–17 years old. Due to the fact that some answers were lacking, the number of questionnaires analysed was 538 in case of smoking and illicit substances use, and 535 in case of alcohol drinking. Results The use of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance among the investigated group was 36.1, 37.6, and 10.8% respectively. The average age of initiation was 13–14 years old. Parents were aware of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use 49.5, 35.8 and 22.4% of the time, respectively, and the rate of acceptance was 5.7 and 6.7% for alcohol and cigarettes. More than 28% of participants smoked in school, and 32.7% accessed illicit substances in the school’s neighborhood. Conclusions The rate of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use in Poland is high and increasing, despite globally designed preventative actions. Parents’ awareness of children’s alcohol, cigarette, or illicit substance use is low, and schools hardly fulfil their educational and protective role. Preventative actions are necessary, and local challenges should be considered.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13011-018-0179-9Alcohol useCigarette useIllicit substance useParental acceptance of abuseAdolescents |
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Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in Poland |
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Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in Poland |
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Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in Poland |
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Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in Poland |
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Smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in Poland |
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smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit substances use among adolescents in poland |
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Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy |
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Abstract Background The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances typically first occurs in adolescence. The purpose of this study was to examine alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use among adolescents in Poland, including the age of initiation, frequency of use, methods of access, location of use, and parental knowledge and attitude. Methods An author-derived questionnaire was used to cross-sectionally survey 541 participants aged 13–17 years old. Due to the fact that some answers were lacking, the number of questionnaires analysed was 538 in case of smoking and illicit substances use, and 535 in case of alcohol drinking. Results The use of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance among the investigated group was 36.1, 37.6, and 10.8% respectively. The average age of initiation was 13–14 years old. Parents were aware of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use 49.5, 35.8 and 22.4% of the time, respectively, and the rate of acceptance was 5.7 and 6.7% for alcohol and cigarettes. More than 28% of participants smoked in school, and 32.7% accessed illicit substances in the school’s neighborhood. Conclusions The rate of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit substance use in Poland is high and increasing, despite globally designed preventative actions. Parents’ awareness of children’s alcohol, cigarette, or illicit substance use is low, and schools hardly fulfil their educational and protective role. Preventative actions are necessary, and local challenges should be considered. |
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Alcohol use Cigarette use Illicit substance use Parental acceptance of abuse Adolescents |
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