dc.contributor.author |
Lonnie, Embleton |
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dc.contributor.author |
Ann, Mwangi |
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dc.contributor.author |
Rachel, Vreeman |
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dc.contributor.author |
David, Ayuku |
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dc.contributor.author |
Paula, Braitstein |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-02-19T07:39:00Z |
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dc.date.available |
2018-02-19T07:39:00Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2013-05-05 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/534 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Aims To compile and analyze critically the literature published on street children and substance use in resourceconstrained
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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dc.description.sponsorship |
Eunice
Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |
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dc.language.iso |
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dc.publisher |
Indiana university,moi university |
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dc.subject |
Epidemiology |
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dc.subject |
Substance use |
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dc.subject |
Street Children |
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dc.subject |
Resource-constrained settings |
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dc.subject |
meta-analysis |
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dc.subject |
systematic review |
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dc.title |
The epidemiology of substance use among street children in resource-constrained settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
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dc.type |
Article |
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