| Summary: | AbstractAim:
This study aims to investigate self-efficacy and the related factors of
students enrolled in two different types of high schools regarding protection from
substance abuse.Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted with 170 volunteer students enrolled in an Anatolian
High School in city center and a Technical High School in district in the
academic year 2018-2019. Data were collected using a sociodemographic
characteristic form and Self-Efficacy Scale for Protection from Substance
Abuse. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0 software, percentage, chi-square,
t-test and Anova test for independent groups.
Results:
The mean age of the participants was 15.2±0.85. Of them, 58.8% were female and
55.3% were enrolled in Anatolian High School, 11.8% both smoked and used
alcohol. There was a significant relationship between the mean score on the
Self-Efficacy Scale for Protection from Substance Abuse and gender, residence,
mother’s education background, income level, type of high school, alcohol and
smoking habits (p<.05). Substance abuse protection self-efficacy levels of
the Technical High School students were lower than that of the Anatolian High
School students.
Conclusion: At
risk students of substance abuse were male, those with lower income, those
living in districts and villages, the Technical High School students, smokers
and alcohol users. The high-risk groups should be diagnosed early and be aware
of the risk. Early
intervention measures should be taken for high-risk groups. These high-risk
groups in schools should be closely monitored and, if necessary, collaborated
with the family.
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