[Knowledge and life experiences of mothers facing certain addictive behaviours in youths in the region of Tunis].
We surveyed 415 mothers who regularly consult primary healthcare centres about their knowledge of addictive behavior in teenagers in relation to tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Most mothers considered the teenage period difficult. Apprehension of this period increased with the educational level of the mothers. Mothers did not often discuss the issue of addiction with their children, especially related to alcohol and drugs. Nevertheless, the mothers were aware of the risks of addiction. They considered information campaigns about this topic an efficient means of prevention. About half of the mothers had experience of addictive conduct involving a family member. They resolved the problems through family help or consultation with a specialist.
Centre de Santé de Base de Jebel Labmar, Tunisie.
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Askri
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Belgacem
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Zine
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Haddad
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D003142:Communication; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology; D011340:Problem Solving; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014416:Tunisia; D014504:Urban Health