Proportion, knowledge and associated factors of substance usage among grades 9-11 students in Kalutara education zone

Abstract

The global impact of drug use extends to family conflicts, crimes, and economic burdens. The rising trend in teenage substance consumption in Sri Lanka requires targeted interventions and educational efforts for a safer future. The lack of focused statistics in Sri Lanka poses a challenge, emphasizing the urgent need for interventions. This study aimed to determine the proportion, knowledge, and associated factors that lead grades 9 - 11 school children towards substance usage, in the Kalutara education zone.