Factors influencing substance use preventive behavior among university students in Eastern Thailand.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI:10.1080/15332640.2025.2500061

Trakulwong Luecha, Wanita Kwansumran, Jinjuta Chaisena Dallas, Duangjai Vatanasin, Puangtong Inchai, Watchara Tabootwong, Paiboon Sophonsuwapap, Darawan Thapinta

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Abstract

A cross-sectional study explored determinants of substance use preventive behavior among university students in an eastern province of Thailand. Data collection was performed between February and March 2024, using a self-administrated and pre-tested questionnaire. This was conducted utilizing a simple random sampling method, recruiting 450 university students (M = 20.26, SD = 1.32). Previous substance use experience was reported by around 40.89%, with alcohol the most used substance (41.11%). Individual parameters of adversity quotient, family connectedness, social support, and gaming addiction were identified as significant predictors of preventive behaviors with a 30.40% explanatory power of the variance, (R² = 0.304, F (4, 443) = 48.50, p < .001). Results pointed to the need for evidence-based efforts designed to help foster resilience, deepen family connectedness, build social support systems, and increase the risk of gaming addiction. These findings informed evidence-based strategies for nurses, healthcare professionals, community organizations, policymakers, and university administrators to reduce substance use risks and promote healthier behaviors in academic settings.

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泰国东部大学生药物使用预防行为的影响因素

一项横断面研究探讨了泰国东部省份大学生中物质使用预防行为的决定因素。数据收集在2024年2月至3月期间进行，使用自我管理和预先测试的问卷。本研究采用简单随机抽样方法，共招募450名大学生（M = 20.26, SD = 1.32）。约40.89%的人报告了以前的物质使用经历，其中酒精使用最多（41.11%）。个体参数逆境商、家庭连通性、社会支持和游戏成瘾被确定为预防行为的显著预测因子，方差解释能力为30.40% （R2 = 0.304, F (4,443) = 48.50, p < 0.001）。研究结果表明，需要基于证据的努力，以帮助培养适应力，加深家庭联系，建立社会支持系统，并增加游戏成瘾的风险。这些发现为护士、卫生保健专业人员、社区组织、政策制定者和大学管理人员提供了基于证据的策略，以减少药物使用风险，促进学术环境中更健康的行为。

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Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse presents rigorous new studies and research on ethnicity and cultural variation in alcohol, tobacco, licit and illicit forms of substance use and abuse. The research is drawn from many disciplines and interdisciplinary areas in the social and behavioral sciences, public health, and helping professions. The Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse is an international forum for identification of emergent and culturally diverse substance use and abuse trends, and the implementation of culturally competent strategies in harm reduction, individual, group, and family treatment of substance abuse. The Journal systematically investigates the beliefs, attitudes, and values of substance abusers, searching for the answers to the origins of drug use and abuse for different ethnic groups. The Journal publishes research papers, review papers, policy commentaries, and conference proceedings. The Journal welcomes submissions from across the globe, and strives to ensure efficient review and publication outcomes.