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@article{189110,
        author = {Mr. Mohit Kumar Gupta and Dr. Professor K. Latha and Mamta Kumari Singh and Prince Raj and Ankita Kumari and Abhay Kumar and Rekha Kumari and Ritika Raj},
        title = {A Study to Assess the Knowledge Related to Ill-Effects of Substance Abuse Among Adolescents in Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {8089-8091},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189110},
        abstract = {Introduction: Substance abuse among adolescents has emerged as a major public health issue worldwide, especially in developing countries like India. Adolescence is a transitional phase marked by biological, psychological, emotional, and social changes that increase vulnerability to experimentation with tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, cannabis, and other psychoactive substances. Lack of knowledge, peer pressure, curiosity, and easy accessibility are key contributing factors. Understanding adolescents' knowledge regarding the ill-effects of substance abuse is essential for effective prevention.
Methodology: A descriptive survey design was adopted among 100 adolescent nursing students in Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Bihar. A structured questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and 20 knowledge questions was used. Content validity was established by experts, and reliability was confirmed using split-half method (r = 0.81). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Findings revealed that 48% of students had average knowledge, 32% had poor knowledge, and only 20% had good knowledge of the ill-effects of substance abuse. Knowledge levels showed significant association with parental education and family income but not with age or gender. Students with prior exposure to awareness programs exhibited higher knowledge scores.
Conclusion: Although adolescent nursing students demonstrated moderate awareness, significant gaps persist that require structured educational interventions. Strategic awareness programs, life-skills training, and parental involvement can enhance adolescents’ understanding, thereby reducing the potential risk of substance abuse.},
        keywords = {Adolescents, substance abuse, knowledge, tobacco, alcohol, drug use, nursing students, health hazards.},
        month = {December},
        }