Prescription drug misuse and risk factors among Somali adolescents: a qualitative study exploring peer influence, stress, and academic pressure
Addressing adolescent drug misuse in Somalia requires multi-level interventions, including family support, school-based awareness programs, and policy enforcement. Community engagement is crucial in preventing substance abuse among Somali youth.
Authors
- A. H. Hamid Ahmed
- Mohamed Jayte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2204-0384)
- Hakoomat Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6181-2366)
- A.A. Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6117-3559)
- Abdifatah Hersi Karshe
Institutions
- Kampala International University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07336-8
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00