Substance abuse among street children in Mumbai

Gaidhane, Abhay; Syed, Zahiruddin Quazi; Waghmare, Lalit; Shanbhag, Sunita; Zodpey, Sanjay; Joharapurkar, S.R.

doi:10.1080/17450120701843166

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“…We identified a total of 12 studies [8,9,13,28,30, 33,34,38,39,42,49,54] from eight countries, measured using qualitative and quantitative methods, that explored the reasons why street children engage in drug use or their reason for first use. A wide variety of responses was reported, with the five most commonly reported reasons for engaging in substance use being: peers and peer pressure (seven studies), to forget their problems and to escape reality (five studies), to feel good or pleasurable (five studies), to experiment (four studies) and to gain courage and strength on the streets (three studies).…”

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The epidemiology of substance use among street children in resource‐constrained settings: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Aims To compile and analyze critically the literature published on street children and substance use in resource-constrained settings. Methods We searched the literature systematically and used meta-analytical procedures to synthesize literature that met the review’s inclusion criteria. Pooled-prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using the random-effects model for life-time substance use by geographical region as well as by type of substance used. Results Fifty studies from 22 countries were included into the review. Meta-analysis of combined life-time substance use from 27 studies yielded an overall drug use pooled-prevalence estimate of 60% (95% CI = 51–69%). Studies from 14 countries contributed to an overall pooled prevalence for street children’s reported inhalant use of 47% (95% CI = 36–58%). This review reveals significant gaps in the literature, including a dearth of data on physical and mental health outcomes, HIV and mortality in association with street children’s substance use. Conclusions Street children from resource-constrained settings reported high life-time substance use. Inhalants are the predominant substances used, followed by tobacco, alcohol and marijuana.

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The epidemiology of substance use among street children in resource‐constrained settings: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

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“…A lack of sensitization, resources, and services available to assist children in street circumstances in low-to-middle income countries are particularly alarming given the high prevalence: studies from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia have reported substance use among street children ranging from 40% to 84% (Adebiyi, Owaoje, & Asuzu, 2008; Bal et al, 2010; de Carvalho et al, 2006; Gaidhane et al, 2008; Inciardi & Surratt, 1998; Khurana, Sharma, Jena, Saha, & Ingle, 2004; Morakinyo & Odejide, 2003; Nada & Suliman, 2010; Pagare, Meena, Singh, & Saha, 2004; Sherman, Plitt, ul Hassan, Cheng, & Zafar, 2005; Sorsa, Kidanemariam, & Erosie, 2002). Although overall prevalence and type of substance use varies by region, inhalants are consistently used at extremely high rates (31%–100%) by children in street circumstances in resource-constrained settings (Ayaya & Esamai, 2001; Bal et al, 2010; Baldivieso, 1995; Carlini-Cotrim, 1995; Elkoussi & Bakheet, 2011; Forster, Tannhauser, & Barros, 1996; Kudrati, Plummer, & Yousif, 2008; Lerner & Ferrando, 1995; Njord et al, 2010; Sharma & Lal, 2011; Wittig, Wright, & Kaminsky, 1997).…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Substance Use Practices Among Street Children in Western Kenya

Embleton¹,

Ayuku²,

Atwoli³

et al. 2012

Substance Use & Misuse

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The study describes the knowledge of and attitudes toward substance use among street-involved youth in Kenya, and how they relate to their substance use practices. In 2011, 146 children and youth ages 10–19 years, classified as either children on the street or children of the street were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey in Eldoret, Kenya. Bivariate analysis using χ2 or Fisher’s Exact Test was used to test the associations between variables, and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent covariates associated with lifetime and current drug use. The study’s limitations and source of funding are noted.

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“…Similar observations had also been reported by others. [3][4][5][6][7][8]9] The present study has revealed that maximum number of street children who were using substances were from 9 -13 years followed by 13 -15 years i.e. 59.2% and 24.5% respectively (p<.001) while the prevalence of using substance was highest i.e.…”

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“…They are recognized to be vulnerable to substance, physical and sexual abuse. [6] Most of the studies on street children were conducted either in observation homes or via surveys. Our objective was to conduct a study among street children of Jaipur City to assess substance abuse and the factors associated with them.…”

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Study of Substance Abuse by Street Children in Jaipur City, Rajasthan

Jhakar¹,

Hossain²,

Yadav³

et al. 2017

JPPCM

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Objective: Street children are a highly mobile population and difficult to reach. They are recognized to be vulnerable to substance, physical and sexual abuse. Most of the studies on street children were conducted either in observation homes or via surveys, our objective was to conduct a study among street children of Jaipur City to assess substance abuse and the factors associated with them. Material and method: The present study was observation and the population consisted of children between 5-15 years of age living on the streets of Jaipur city. Result: In the study population three most common reasons observed for starting substance use were peer pressure, increase in confidence, and out of curiosity i.e. 31.5%, 21.2% and 19.6% respectively. Rest 10.3%, 9.8% and 4.9% were using them to feel elated, to forget sorrows and to decrease hunger respectively. Conclusion: In the present study, the overall prevalence of substance use was 46.0% & majority of them (86.4%) had family history of substance use. The most critical age for using substance was 9-13years.More than half of the children had habit of smoking cigarette/bidi (58.2%) and chewing tobacco (56.5%).

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Substance abuse among street children in Mumbai

Cited by 35 publications

References 12 publications

The epidemiology of substance use among street children in resource‐constrained settings: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

The epidemiology of substance use among street children in resource‐constrained settings: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Substance Use Practices Among Street Children in Western Kenya

Study of Substance Abuse by Street Children in Jaipur City, Rajasthan

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