The prevalence of religiosity and association between religiosity and alcohol use, other drug use, and risky sexual behaviours among grade 8-10 learners in Western Cape, South Africa

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The prevalence of religiosity and association between religiosity and alcohol use, other drug use, and risky sexual behaviours among grade 8-10 learners in Western Cape, South Africa

Background: Alcohol and other drug use (AOD) and risky sexual behaviours remain high among adolescents in South Africa and globally. Religiosity influences, mitigates and provides resilience against engaging in risky behaviours among young people but few South African studies have explored potential...

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Main Authors:	Francis, J.M., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Nkosi, S., Williams, P.P., Carney, T., Lombard, C., Nel, E., Morojele, N.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE 2019
Subjects:	Science & Technology Multidisciplinary Sciences Science & Technology - Other Topics HIGH-SCHOOL-STUDENTS SUBSTANCE USE YOUNG-PEOPLE UNIVERSITY-STUDENTS METHAMPHETAMINE USE ADOLESCENT HEALTH MENTAL-HEALTH TOWN RELIGIOSITY/SPIRITUALITY INTERVENTIONS
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/85709

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