TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - A study of substance abuse on two campuses of University of Papua New Guinea
JO  - Medicine and law
A1  - Johnson, F. Y.
SP  - 229
EP  - 241
VL  - 17
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: Recent research reports indicate that there is a substantial amount of substance abuse on the campuses of the University of Papua New Guinea. OBJECTIVE: To compare the frequency and quantity of alcohol and drug abuse on the two campuses of the University of Papua New Guinea in the National Capital District. METHODS: A purposely designed questionnaire was used to collect data randomly on a total of 90 subjects (45 from each campus). The data was subjected to computer analysis. RESULTS: The results show that abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is prevalent on the two campuses of the University of Papua New Guinea. CONCLUSION: The results will form the basis of recommendations for substance abuse prevention, through information and education of the University students and staff members.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0723-1393
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -