Table 3 Reported reasons for psychoactive substance (PAS) use by Hawassa University Undergraduate Students (n = 315) June/July 2011
S.N | Reasons for using substances | Frequency (n = 315) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Peer influence | 90 | 29.6% |
2. | To get energized to study | 62 | 19.7% |
3. | To avoid stress | 47 | 14.9% |
4. | To avoid sleep | 46 | 14.6% |
5. | To get happiness or pleasure | 45 | 14.3% |
6. | For testing | 36 | 11.4% |
7. | For stomach ailments | 15 | 04.8% |
8. | Family or keen members influence | 10 | 03.1% |