Gender Differences in the Patterns of Substance Abuse Among Out of School Youth in Kano Metropolis: Implication for Family Wellbeing and Moral Development

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how substance abuse patterns differ between male and female out of school youths.
• Descriptive survey design was used for data collection.
• A sample of 463 out of school youths participated, comprising 257 males and 206 females.
• Participants were drawn from eight local government areas in Kano metropolis.
• Gender differences were identified in substance abuse patterns among the youth.
• Higher rates of substance abuse were observed in males compared to females.
• The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions for both genders.