2021-08

Predicting latent classes of drug-related problems among adolescents: secondary analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial

Objective: To detect latent patterns of drug-related problems and their predictors among adolescents. Methods: A three-wave randomized controlled trial was conducted among 6,391 7th and 8th graders (51.02% girls) at 72 public schools in six Brazilian cities to evaluate the #Tamojunto school-based drug prevention program. Patterns of drug use and behavior problems were identified through latent class analysis, and logistic regression analyses were used to detect predictors of high-risk and low-risk groups. Results: Two groups were found that best explained the patterns of drug use and proble...

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