Perception Of Students On Drug Use And Abuse On The Academic Performance Of Students In Biology Among Senior Secondary School Students (A Case Study Of Somolu Local Government Area, Of Lagos State)

Perception Of Students On Drug Use And Abuse On The Academic Performance Of Students In Biology Among Senior Secondary School Students (A Case Study Of Somolu Local Government Area, Of Lagos State)
Abstract
This study was carried out to assess the perception of students on drug use and abuse on the academic performance of Biology students in Senior Secondary School Students in Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State. The study was set to identify the most commonly abused substances and the factors that contribute to the use of these substances; find out the knowledge and perception of the health risk and other implications of drug use among students; examine the effects of drug abuse on students’ academic performance among secondary school students in Somolu Local Government Area; and recommend strategies of addressing problems of drugs abuse. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of Biology students from the selected secondary schools in Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos State. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 57 respondents and 50 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency and percentage tables. While the hypotheses were tested using Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the factors that contribute to the use of these drugs among biology students in secondary schools includes; curiosity, parents involvement in drugs, peer influence, lack of parental care/supervision, and depression. Furthermore the result of the health risk and other implications of drug use among students includes; diminished immune system function, liver damage, kidney damage, gastrointestinal issues, psychological disorder, and low self-esteem. Therefore, it is recommended that health workers should organize seminars and lectures on drug abuse and also teach the students the dangers of drug misuse and abuse; they should take the pain of visiting medical stores and schools regularly to check the type and quality of drugs. To mention but a few.
Table of Content
- Title Page
- Certification
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Content
- List of Tables
- Abstract
Chapter One:
Introduction
- 1.1 Background of the Study
- 1.2 Statement of the Problem
- 1.3 Objective of the Study
- 1.4 Research Questions
- 1.5 Research Hypothesis
- 1.6 Significance of the Study
- 1.7 Scope of the Study
- 1.8 Limitation of the Study
- 1.9 Definition of Terms
- 1.10 Organisations of the Study
Chapter Two:
Review of Literature
- 2.1 Conceptual Framework
- 2.2 Theoretical Framework
- 2.3 Empirical Review
Chapter Three:
Research Methodology
- 3.1 Research Design
- 3.2 Population of the Study
- 3.3 Sample Size Determination
- 3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
- 3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
- 3.6 Method of Data Collection
- 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
- 3.8 Validity of the Study
- 3.9 Reliability of the Study
- 3.10 Ethical Consideration
Chapter Four:
Data Presentation and Analysis
- 4.1 Data Presentation
- 4.2 Analysis of Data
- 4.3 Answering Research Questions
- 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
Chapter Five:
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
- 5.1 Summary
- 5.2 Conclusion
- 5.3 Recommendation
- References
- APPENDIX
- QUESTIONNAIRE
Chapter One
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The use of drugs dates back into the pre-history of man. Such drugs were used to relieve pain or cure and control diseases (Curew and Dibal, 1999). Drugs as defined by the World Health Organization (1967) is any substance which taken by living organisms may modify the functions of living organism. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC, 1999), stated that situations of ill-health provide the compelling need for drugs that is in order to modify the functions of the body and restore it to life. However, the major issue with drugs is not in its use for curative purposes but in the abuse and misuse of these drugs especially when these drugs are psychoactive drugs.
The consumption level of hard drugs has risen sharply in Nigeria within the last two decades. Such drugs like heroine, cocaine, cannabis and even alcohol have in recent times become so easily accessible by individuals of much cancer is the high prevalence of the use of these drugs among adolescents. Adolescents use drugs for several reasons among which are, for experimentation, mere fun and excitement, peer pressure, to get over depression and other psychological problems, etc.
However, the use of these drugs among young people has so much effect on individuals, families and the society at large. The problems range from social, psychological, economical and even political problems. Therefore, in Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State where the research was carried out, the activities that was conducted is to know the perception of students on drug use and abuse on the academic performance of students in biology among senior secondary school students.
1.2 Statement of Problems
The use of hard drugs including alcohol and cigarette is a major source of health and psychological problems among adults and young people in both developed and developing countries, including Nigeria. It is generally believed that most people who use these substances often begin at an early age and may continue throughout life.
Adolescent stage is usually viewed as a period of experimentation where young people seek to go beyond the protective shelter of adults thus involving in activities that are often detrimental to their health and well-being, such as the use of drugs. Despite hazards and other implications of drug use and use of these substances among young people, this study therefore seeks to find out the factors that contribute to this and proffer solution to address these issues.
1.3 Objectives of Study
The aim of the study is to examine in detail the perception of Students on drug use and abuse on the academic performance of students in Biology among Senior Secondary School Students in Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:
- To identify the most commonly abused substances and the factors that contribute to the use of these substances.
- To find out the knowledge and perception of the health risk and other implications of drug use among students.
- To examine the effects of drug abuse on students’ academic performance among secondary school students in Somolu Local Government Area.
- To recommend strategies of addressing problems of drugs abuse.
1.4 Research Questions
The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:
- What are the most commonly abused substances among biology students in secondary schools?
- What are the factors that contribute to the use of these drugs among biology students in secondary schools?
- What are the health risk and other implications of drug use among students?
- What are the effects of drug abuse on bilogy students’ academic performance among secondary school students in Somolu Local Government Area?
1.5 Research Hypothesis
- Ho: There are no significant health implications associated with drug abuse among biology students.
- Ha: There are significant health implications associated with drug abuse among biology students.
1.6 Significance of Study
It is expected that this study will make the following contributions to the advancement of drug use and abuse especially among young people. It will provide necessary information and create awareness on the extent of drug use among students. This will help parents; teachers and indeed all stakeholders to plan intervention programmes that will help solve the problem of drug use in the society. It is also expected to educate students on the implications of drug use and thus prompt them to make informed decisions on drug use.
This study will be of immense benefit to other researchers who intend to know more on this study and can also be used by non-researchers to build more on their research work. This study contributes to knowledge and could serve as a guide for other study.
1.7 Scope of Study
This study focuses on the Perception of Students on Drug Use and Abuse on the Academic Performance of Students in Biology among Senior Secondary School Students using Somolu Local Government Area in Lagos State as a case study.
1.8 Limitations of the Study
During the course of this study, many things militated against its completion, some of which are:
Time Constraint:
The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.
Establishment Policies:
Establishment policies posed a serious limitation as most staffs are not ready to release information needed for this project work. There were lots of information needed from the staffs of this establishment to enhance the study which took them time to release or they did not release at all for security purposes, hence the scope was reduced.
Research Material:
Availability of research material is a major setback to the scope of the study.
Frequent Power Failure:
This made the researcher append more money on fuel to ensure sustainable power.
Financial Constraint:
Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
1.9 Definition of Terms
Drug:
Is an illegal substance that some people take, smoke, inject e.t.c for the physical and mental effects it has.
Drug Abuse:
A drug is said to be abused when its use is not pharmacological or physically necessary it can also be used to describe a situation whereby the dosage of a given drug is exceeded by the user.
Academic Performance:
Is the outcome of education – the extent to which a student, teacher or Institution has achieved their educational goals.
1.10 Organization of the Studies
The study is categorized into five chapters. The first chapter presents the background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, research questions and hypothesis, the significance of the study, scope/limitations of the study, and definition of terms. The chapter two covers the review of literature with emphasis on conceptual framework, theoretical framework, and empirical review. Likewise, the chapter three which is the research methodology, specifically covers the research design, population of the study, sample size determination, sample size, and selection technique and procedure, research instrument and administration, method of data collection, method of data analysis, validity and reliability of the study, and ethical consideration. The second to last chapter being the chapter four presents the data presentation and analysis, while the last chapter(chapter five) contains the summary, conclusion and recommendation.
Chapter Five
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations:
5.1 Introduction
This chapter summarizes the findings on the perception of students on drug use and abuse on the academic performance of Biology students in Senior Secondary School Students in Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State. The chapter consists of summary of the study, conclusions, and recommendations.
5.2 Summary of the Study
In this study, our focus was on the perception of students on drug use and abuse on the academic performance of Biology students in Senior Secondary School Students in Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State. The study is was specifically set to identify the most commonly abused substances and the factors that contribute to the use of these substances; find out the knowledge and perception of the health risk and other implications of drug use among students; examine the effects of drug abuse on students’ academic performance among secondary school students in Somolu Local Government Area; and recommend strategies of addressing problems of drugs abuse.
The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants in the study. A total of 50 responses were validated from the enrolled participants where all respondent are Biology students from the selected secondary schools in Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos State.
5.3 Conclusions
In the light of the analysis carried out, the following conclusions were drawn.
- The most commonly abused substances among biology students in secondary schools includes; Marijuana, Codeine, Tramadol, Tranquilizers, Prescription Pill, Nicotine, and Tobacco.
- The factors that contribute to the use of these drugs among biology students in secondary schools includes; curiosity, parents involvement in drugs, peer influence, lack of parental care/supervision, and depression.
- The health risk and other implications of drug use among students includes; diminished immune system function, liver damage, kidney damage, gastrointestinal issues, psychological disorder, and low self-esteem.
- The abuse of drug affects biology students’ academic performance as it leads to truancy, decreased ability to concentrate, poor study habit, school drop outs, and poor participation in class assessment.
5.4 Recommendations
The following recommendations were proffered with respect to the findings of the study;
- The attitude orientation of the individual can be changed by education, thus, education has to start from the home that is the family unit
- Parents should study their children’ behaviour in order to be able to detect any change in behaviour. They should also try to know their children intellectual ability, so that they can give useful advice on their future academic career.
- Health workers should organize seminars and lectures on drug abuse and also teach the students the dangers of drug misuse and abuse; they should take the pain of visiting medical stores and schools regularly to check the type and quality of drugs.
- The teachers on their part should encourage the students, praise efforts only not condemn, instead they should commend they should set good drug use and abuse. The government should design a drug education programme because education plays fundamental role in helping to fight the misuse of drugs in the school in particular and the public in general.


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