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Peer Association And Perception Of Harms And Benefits Associated With Marijuana Use Among Jamaican Adolescents, Jason Wynter
Peer Association And Perception Of Harms And Benefits Associated With Marijuana Use Among Jamaican Adolescents, Jason Wynter
Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association
Abstract
Objective: to examine the relationship between peer association and perception of harms and benefits associated marijuana use among Jamaican adolescents. Method: The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between peer association and perception of harms and benefits associated with marijuana use among 300 Jamaican adolescents in grades 10 and 11. Results: Results indicated lifetime prevalence for marijuana use was higher for total males 34% compared to total females 26%. Overall lifetime prevalence roused by 4% in the move from grade 10 or form 4 to grade 11 or fifth form. Data reveal the mean age …