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TableÌý2 Prevalence and reasons for use of Methamphetamine (Mkpurummiri) among the adolescents/ adults (n = 362)

From: Prevalence of Methamphetamine (Mkpurummiri) use in south east Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study

S/N

Prevalence of Methamphetamine (Mkpurummiri) Use

Yes (%)

No (%)

1

Ever used Methamphetamine (Mkpurummiri) in the past one year

74 (21.8)

288 (79.6)

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Reasons for Methamphetamine (Mkpurummiri) Use/Abuse

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2

Once for Curiosity

41 (55.4)

33 (44.6)

3

Peer pressure

60 (81.1)

14 (18.9)

4

To overcome stress/depression

64 (86.5)

10 (13.5)

5

Calm down worries

61 (82.4)

13 (17.6)

6

Low self confidence

60 (81.1)

14 (18.9)

7

Eliminate shyness

61 (82.4)

13 (17.6)

8

Performance improvement

54 (73.0)

20 (27.1)