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However, there is a limited understanding of the prevalence and factors associated with substance use in this population both across Ethiopia and in the West Arsi zone specifically. This study investigates the prevalence of substance use and associated factors among young people in the West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 427 randomly selected young people aged 14\u201329 in the West Arsi zone of the Oromia region, Ethiopia. Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the association between the outcome and independent variables. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A total of 424 participants were included in the analysis, giving a response rate of 99.3%. The overall lifetime prevalence of any substance use among the study participants was 48.1% (95% CI: 43.3%, 53.0%) and the prevalence of current substance use was 72.5% (95% CI: 65.9, 78.5). Among lifetime users, 76.5% reported chewing khat, 49.0% drinking alcohol, 33.3% using various forms of tobacco, and 23.0% using cannabis. 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