Understanding youth with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Rwanda: A health promotion perspective
Youth drug abuse has been subject of public concern for many years. In Rwanda, despite nearly two decades of developing prevention initiatives, the problem persists with significant disparities present across the country. This review evaluates a health promotion perspective that addresses the specif...
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doaj-4f32aa6b5d844224b338ccb4416e04702020-11-25T02:51:19ZengManipal College of Medical Sciences, PokharaAsian Journal of Medical Sciences2467-91002091-05762020-06-011147176https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v11i4.28123Understanding youth with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Rwanda: A health promotion perspectiveJames Ngamije 0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5302-5031Callixte Yadufashije 1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3463-3725Lecturer, Department of Hospitality, University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies Senior Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Director of Research and Consultancy at INES Ruhengeri-Institute of Applied Sciences Youth drug abuse has been subject of public concern for many years. In Rwanda, despite nearly two decades of developing prevention initiatives, the problem persists with significant disparities present across the country. This review evaluates a health promotion perspective that addresses the specific needs of vulnerable youth.https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/28123youthsubstance use disordershealth promotion |
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Understanding youth with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Rwanda: A health promotion perspective |
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Understanding youth with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Rwanda: A health promotion perspective |
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Understanding youth with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Rwanda: A health promotion perspective |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara |
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Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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2467-9100 2091-0576 |
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2020-06-01 |
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Youth drug abuse has been subject of public concern for many years. In Rwanda, despite nearly two decades of developing prevention initiatives, the problem persists with significant disparities present across the country. This review evaluates a health promotion perspective that addresses the specific needs of vulnerable youth. |
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youth substance use disorders health promotion |
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