Adverse Childhood Experiences and Smoking among Urban Youths in Oyo State, South Western Nigeria

Authors

  • Mobolaji M. Salawu Community Medicine Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan
  • Eme Owoaje College of Medicine, University of Ibadan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5020

Abstract

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) derail the healthy developmental processes of a child. Smoking is a coping device for some persons with ACEs. However, research on this has been neglected in Nigeria. We conducted a cross sectional survey of youths in South Western Nigeria and obtained information on exposure to ACEs and smoking. Logistics regression at 5% level of significance was done. At least 1 out of 10 categories of ACEs was reported by 87.9%. Respondents reporting 4 or more categories of ACEs had higher risk of engaging in smoking behaviors. Public health surveillance of ACEs is required in Nigeria.

Author Biography

Mobolaji M. Salawu, Community Medicine Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan

Dr. Mobolaji Salawu is a Public Health Practitioner at the Department of Community Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. She holds a medical degree and a master’s degree in Public Health. She is a research oriented public physician with interest in the area of infectious/non infectious disease epidemiology, community mobilization, and monitoring and evaluation of programs.

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Published

2014-03-03

How to Cite

Salawu, M. M., & Owoaje, E. (2014). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Smoking among Urban Youths in Oyo State, South Western Nigeria. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5020

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Poster Presentations