Effectiveness of Awareness Campaigns in Reducing Cases of Drug and Substance Abuse Among Students at Bindura University of Science Education.
- Author
- Glenda, Nyika
- Title
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Effectiveness of Awareness Campaigns in Reducing Cases of Drug and Substance Abuse Among Students at Bindura University of Science Education.
- Abstract
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to research on the effectiveness of awareness campaigns in reducing cases of drug and substance abuse among students at Bindura University of Science Education. The study used qualitative data collection methods that included key informant interviews, surveys and focus group discussions. The study used quota sampling and purposive sampling. From the study a number of awareness campaigns are implored to reduce drug and substance abuse, hence analysing their effectiveness. The research findings indicted the causes and the devastating effects of drug and substance abuse among students respectively. The study concludes that event based awareness campaigns, social media platforms and workshops are the most effective and the causes include peer pressure, stress, poverty and pleasure resulting in devastating effects that include academic failure, violent behaviours and mental health challenges. Stakeholders include the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Ministry of Health and Child care, Non- governmental organizations, Zimbabwe Republic Police and Bindura University of Science Education. The study recommends the university to increase the number of awareness campaigns that it conducts and to have a rehab center for student victims of drug and substance abuse.
- Date
- March 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- drug and substance abuse
- Supervisor
- Dr Jeffrey Kurebwa
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
- Media
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