International Journal of Mental Health & PsychiatryISSN: 2471-4372

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Nicole Quiterio Author

Subjects of specialization
Post-conflict Liberia; Focus groups; Children and adolescents; Substance use; School

Affiliation
Bay Area Children's Association, Oakland, CA, USA

Biography

Dr. Nicole M. Quiterio is a psychiatrist in Oakland, California. She received her medical degree from Drexel University - Hahnemann University Hospital and has been in practice between 6-10 years.Specialties SPECIALTY Psychiatry Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy. SUBSPECIALTIES Child & Adolescent Psychiatry


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Research Article Open Access

A Qualitative Analysis of Substance Use among Liberian Youth: Understanding Behaviors, Consequences, and Protective Factors Involving School Youth and the School Milieu

Author(s):

Samuel J Pullen, Liana Petruzzi, Brittany CL Lange, Lindsey Parnarouskis, Silvia Dominguez, Benjamin Harris, Nicole Quiterio, Michelle P Durham, Gondah Lekpeh, Burgess Manobah, Siede P Slopadoe, Veronique C Diandy, Arthur J Payne, David C Henderson and Christina PC Borba

Objective: Substance use is a significant and common problem among school-aged youths throughout Africa. Like other countries on this continent, the West-African nation of Liberia is recovering from civil war. A well-educated population of young people is critical to the recovery efforts and long-term success of Liberia. Substance use by school-aged youths has important public health consequences that could undermine Liberia’s post-conflict recovery efforts. We wanted to better understand the culturally ... view moreĀ»

DOI: 10.4172/2471-4372.1000116

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