Public health implications associated with the consumption of crystal myth among youths in Wilsue-Ko Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State

Abstract

This study covered public health implications associated with the consumption of crystal myth among youths in Wilsue-ko community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study comprises four specific objectives, a descriptive study. The population of the study consisted of 2214 youths within the study area and sample technique for this study was Taro Yamane formula, the sample size for the study was 400. Questionnaire was the instrument used to gather information from the respondents. Results showed that 300 (75%) of the respondents said that they had adequate knowledge about crystal myth (ice) while 100 (25%) of the respondents stated that they did not have adequate knowledge about crystal myth (ice). The results further showed that 300 (75%) of the respondents had knowledge about the factors that give rise to crystal myth (ice) while 100 (25%) of the respondents did not. The study concluded that that crystal myth has significant public health implications among youths in Wilsue-ko community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Based on the conclusion, the study recommended that the effects of crystal myth on youths behaviour and academic performance should receive attention in education policy fora; and that parents should always relate to their children with love and affection and provide for their needs.