Substance Use, Sleep Deprivation, Unsafe Sex, and Suicide Attempt among Finote Selam College of Teachers’ Education Students: Implications for Psycho-Educational Interventions

The objectives of the study were to assess risky behaviors among students. A total of 52 female and 48 male graduating class students were selected by using comprehensive sampling. Independent sample t-test and chi-square were used. The study revealed that unsafe sexual practice was found to a large extent. However, substance usage and suicide attempts were found to be lower among regular college trainees. Risky behaviors such as unsafe sexual practices, suicide attempts, and sleep deprivation are more dominantly seen in females while substance usage was more dominantly seen in males. Therefore, training and advice should be given by reproductive health experts and psychologists. © The Author(s) 2022.