Interplay Between Substance Use and Health

Behavioural Dynamics Among Female Adolescents in Butterworth, South Africa

Datos Bibliográficos

ID22097496
AutoresSamkelo Bala (0000-0003-1874-2531, University of Fort Hare), M Kang’ethe (0000-0001-9150-0235, University of Fort Hare), Simon Kang’ethe
Año2020
Volumen56
Número4
Fecha de publicación2020-10-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSocial Work/Maatskaplike Werk (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2312-7198 • E-ISSN: 0037-8054
EditorialStellenbosch University (PUBLISHER • ZA)
DOI10.15270/56-4-886
OpenAlexW3092376034
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas8

Using an exploratory and descriptive design, as well as interviews and focus group discussions with female adolescents, their parents, former users of substances, social workers, probation officers, community leaders, teachers and police (SAPS), the paper explores the interplay between substance use by female adolescents and their behaviour. Findings revealed that substances use among female adolescents motivated sexual behaviour, sexual engagement was driven by financial goals, there was an increased risk of contracting STIs, excessive consumption of alcohol was normalised, and increased propensity for conflict became evident. The paper recommends that the government and NGOs work together synergistically in order to address substance use among adolescent females

Developmental psychology · Psychiatry · Sociology · Substance use · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · Psychology