Substance Use among youths in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic: Associated factors and prevalence:

Introduction Although studies have demonstrated that younger people are at high-risk of instigating alcohol, substance use and development related disorders, the trend is gradually changing. An observed gradual initiation among older persons, especially during COVID-19 pandemic. However, there dearth data on about prevalence determinant pandemic in Uganda. Objectives Determine prevelence determinants susbstance Uganda Methods A cross-sectional design probability based sampling was applied. Data collected 474 persons aged 50 years above, resided central region multivariate logistic regression used to assess socio-economic, demographic health correlates alcohol tobacco use. Results 9.2% 5.4% were taking smoking before an increase 14% intake Being male had higher odds than their female counterparts. Older with tertiary education low (poor) wealth quantile, lower Conclusions Our finding highlights increased Designing targeted measures policies deter substances critical address this vice, possible future disease outbreaks. Disclosure Interest None Declared