Factors associated with drug abuse among the children in Kinondoni District, in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania

Matowo, Aisia Sombiro (2013) Factors associated with drug abuse among the children in Kinondoni District, in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study involved the investigation of the causes, effects and remedi of drug abuse among children with reference to Hananasif Ward ir District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A case research strategy wa because the investigation involved a real life problem which canno distanced from the main agents and therefore it was important to identify which could fulfill the research objectives or answer the researci exhaustively. Methods of data collection were observation, in-depth int distribution of questionnaire. The data obtained were presented by u histograms, and frequency polygons. Data were analyzed and interpret based on the patterns reflected by the statistics. The statistical pa debated and challenges to the current practices and the following ‘ every family is vulnerable to drug abuse by children regardless of m lack of adequate time for socialization amongst family members contril abuse among children, drug abuse among children can start as early a years of age. It was concluded that drug abuse can be eradicat collaboration between families, community, government and hospitals that it has been recommended that children should go to school roaming around, be involved in sports to avoid idling, be selective in inte peers and be inspired with parents’ ideals and ethics. Among others,

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