Classes, sources and motivations for NMUPPR among GHS and VHS students
| Variables | Total, n (%) | GHS, n (%) | VHS, n (%) | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 906 (100) | 8905 (100) | 3001 (100) | |
| Class of pain relievers | ||||
| Scattered analgesics | 685 (5.8) | 434 (4.9) | 251 (8.4) | <0.001 |
| Codeine | 661 (5.5) | 443 (5.0) | 218 (7.3) | <0.001 |
| Percocet | 647 (5.4) | 416 (4.7) | 231 (7.7) | <0.001 |
| Tramadol | 73 (0.6) | 54 (0.6) | 19 (0.6) | 0.871 |
| Source of pain relievers | ||||
| From peers | 746 (6.3) | 522 (5.9) | 224 (7.5) | <0.001 |
| From family members | 241 (2.0) | 130 (1.5) | 111 (3.7) | <0.001 |
| Others | 551 (4.6) | 348 (3.9) | 203 (6.8) | <0.001 |
| Motivation for NMUPPR | ||||
| To relax or relieve tension | 580 (4.9) | 391 (4.4) | 189 (6.3) | <0.001 |
| To experiment | 310 (2.6) | 206 (2.3) | 104 (3.5) | 0.001 |
| To get high | 294 (2.5) | 192 (2.2) | 102 (3.4) | <0.001 |
| Other | 482 (4.0) | 315 (3.5) | 167 (5.6) | <0.001 |
*The χ2 tests were used to examine the differences between GHS and VHS students.
GHS, general high school; NMUPPR, non-medical use of prescription pain relievers; VHS, vocational high school.