scholarly journals Prevalence Rate of Alcohol Use and Its Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students of Jigjiga University

Author(s):  
Desalegn Shiferaw
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yigrem Ali Chekole

Abstract Introduction Compared to other deadly communicable diseases, Psychoactive Substance use is among the leading cause of death. Repeated use linked to addiction, dependence and predisposition for criminal and antisocial behaviors. Even though drug use in Africa relatively is short; however the abuse of drug in Africa is escalating rapidly. Substances use is also one of the most burning and growing public health problems in Ethiopia, as in many developing countries; alcohol is the most frequently used substance. Objective To Assess the Prevalence of alcohol Use and Associated factors among Dilla University undergraduate students in Southern Ethiopia. 2018. Methods An Institution based cross -sectional study was conducted at Dilla University among undergraduate regular students from January-February. Systematic random sampling technique was used to get a total of 803 samples of students from each year and department of the university. The collected data was coded, entered in to EPI-INFO version7.1 and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Crude and adjusted OR were analyzed using logistic regression and the level of significance of association was determined at P- value <0.05. Result A total of 803 participants were interviewed with a response rate of 91.7%. Among the Participants, alcohol use was found to be 67.6%. (41.8%; n=336). Being 4 th year students (AOR =2.66, 95% CI: 1.64, 4.31), having friends who use substance (AOR=1.53, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.1), being Khat user (AOR= 1.48, 95% CI: 1.05, 2.09) and being Cigarette smoker (AOR=1.76, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.84) were found to be significantly associated with alcohol use. Conclusion Half of the participants found to have alcohol use. Therefore, early prevention, detection and alleviating of alcohol use should be implemented among students in the university.


2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 609-618
Author(s):  
Daniel Alemu ◽  
Matiwos Soboka ◽  
Elias Tesfaye ◽  
Gutema Ahmed ◽  
Yonas Tesfaye

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 108373
Author(s):  
Alemu Lemma ◽  
Endalamaw Salelew ◽  
Demeke Demilew ◽  
Winta Tesfaye ◽  
Shegaye Shumet ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Demeke Demilew ◽  
Berhanu Boru ◽  
Getachew Tesfaw ◽  
Habtamu Kerebih ◽  
Endalamaw Salelew

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder increase the risk of physical harm, mental or social consequences for patients and others in the community. Studies on alcohol use disorder and associated factors among medical and surgical outpatients in Ethiopia are limited. Therefore, this study is meant to provide essential data on alcohol use disorder and associated factors among alcohol user medical and surgical outpatients to intervene in the future. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted by using the systematic random sampling technique. Alcohol use disorders were assessed using the World Health Organization’s 10-item Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed, a P-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant in the multivariate analysis and the strength of association was measured at a 95% confidence interval. Results The prevalence of alcohol use disorder was 34.5% with a 95% CI (29.20, 39.80) among study participants. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, male sex (AOR = 3.33, 95%CI: 1.40, 7.93), history of mental illness (AOR = 2.68, 95%CI: 1.12, 6.38), drinking for relaxation (AOR = 1.88, 95%CI: 1.02, 3.48) and history of lifetime tobacco use (AOR = 5.64, 95%CI: 1.95, 16.29) were factors significantly associated with alcohol use disorder. Conclusion The prevalence of alcohol use disorders among medical and surgical outpatients was found to be high. Male sex, history of mental illness, alcohol use for relaxation and lifetime cigarette smoking need more attention during the assessment of patients in the medical and surgical outpatient departments.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Alfonso DÍAZ MUÑOZ

ABSTRACT Objective To quantify the prevalence and related factors to the risk of anorexia and bulimia nervosa in undergraduate students at a private university in Bogotá, Colombia. Methods A cross-sectional study, which evaluated the frequency of food consumption, physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire, short form), the risk of anorexia and bulimia nervosa (Sick, Control, One, Fat, and Food questionnaire) and demographic variables. The statistical analysis used a multivariate logistic regression model, where the outcome was the yes/no risk of anorexia or bulimia nervosa. Results A total of 1,545 university students participated. The average age was 19.2 years (+/-2.5), 65.7% were women, and 63.9% came from Bogotá. The risk of anorexia and bulimia nervosa was 27.6%. In the logistic regression, the risk was associated with female sex (OR 1.6 CI95% 1.2 to 2.1), daily consumption of cereals (OR 0.7 CI95% 0.6 to 0.9), daily fat consumption (OR 1.5 CI95% 1.1 to 2.1), eat light products (OR 1.8 CI95% 1.1 to 2.9), consume protein supplements (OR 0.4 CI95% 0.2 to 0.8), being in disagreement with physical activity for fun (OR 1.8 CI95% 1.1 to 3.1), and physical activity by appearance (OR 2.2 CI95% 1.6 to 2.9). Conclusions The prevalence of risk to anorexia and bulimia nervosa in the study sample is high. The associated factors were the consumption of cereals, fat, light products, and protein supplements. Physical activity by appearance and disagreement to do exercise by fun were associated with the risk of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. So it is recommended that universities implement awareness and education interventions to address this problem.


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurilo De Sousa Franco ◽  
Daniel Da Silva Santos Martírios ◽  
David De Sousa Carvalho ◽  
William Caracas Moreira ◽  
Jefferson Abraão Caetano Lira ◽  
...  

Objetivo: relatar a experiência da implementação de uma intervenção educativa acerca da prevenção do uso de álcool em adolescentes escolares. Método: trata-se de um estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, tipo relato de experiência, desenvolvido a partir das seguintes etapas: 1) conhecimento da unidade escolar e apresentação da proposta de intervenção; 2) conhecimento do território e diagnóstico situacional de problemas com base nos eixos e diretrizes norteadoras do programa saúde na escola; 3) seleção da temática e planejamento da intervenção; e 4) execução e avaliação da intervenção educativa. Resultados: propiciou-se, por meio da intervenção, o esclarecimento sobre os riscos do uso do álcool, permitindo aos adolescentes escolares a reflexão sobre determinadas condutas e o quanto estas podem ser prejudiciais à saúde, como o uso do álcool na adolescência. Conclusão: avaliou-se a intervenção como positiva tanto para os acadêmicos em formação como para os alunos e reforça-se a necessidade de atividades educativas no espaço escolar, a fim de prevenir agravos relacionados à saúde do adolescente. Descritores:   Consumo de Álcool por Menores; Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Álcool; Educação em Saúde; Serviços de Saúde Escolar; Saúde do Adolescente; Enfermagem.ABSTRACTObjective: to report the experience of implementing an educational intervention on the prevention of alcohol use in school adolescents. Method: this is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, type experience report, developed from the following steps: 1) knowledge of the school unit and presentation of the intervention proposal; 2) knowledge of the territory and situational diagnosis of problems based on the axes and guidelines of the School Health Program; 3) theme selection and intervention planning; and 4) implementation and evaluation of the educational intervention. Results: it was provided, through the intervention, the clarification of the risks of alcohol use, allowing school adolescents to reflect on certain behaviors and how they may be harmful to health, such as alcohol use in adolescence. Conclusion: the intervention was evaluated as positive for both undergraduate students and students and reinforces the need for educational activities in the school space, in order to prevent health problems related to adolescents. Descriptors: Underage Drinking; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Health Education; School Health Services; Adolescent Health; Nursing.RESUMENObjetivo: informar sobre la experiencia de implementar una intervención educativa sobre la prevención del consumo de alcohol en adolescentes escolares. Método: este es un estudio descriptivo con un enfoque cualitativo, tipo relato de experiencia, desarrollado a partir de los siguientes pasos: 1) conocimiento de la unidad escolar y presentación de la propuesta de intervención; 2) conocimiento del territorio y diagnóstico situacional de problemas con base en los ejes y lineamientos orientadores del programa de salud en la escuela; 3) selección del tema y planificación de la intervención; y 4) ejecución y evaluación de la intervención educativa. Resultados: se proporcionó, a través de la intervención, la aclaración de los riesgos del consumo de alcohol, permitiendo a los adolescentes escolares reflexionar sobre ciertos comportamientos y cómo pueden ser perjudiciales a la salud, como el consumo de alcohol en la adolescencia. Conclusión: la intervención fue evaluada como positiva tanto para estudiantes de pregrado como para estudiantes y refuerza la necesidad de actividades educativas en el espacio escolar, con el fin de prevenir problemas de salud relacionados con los adolescentes. Descriptores: Consumo de Alcohol en Menores; Trastornos Relacionados con Alcohol; Educación en Salud; Servicios de Salud Escolar; Salud del Adolescente; Enfermería.


Alcohol ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joilma S.P. Tobias ◽  
Diego L.F. da Silva ◽  
Pedro A.M. Ferreira ◽  
Antonio A.M. da Silva ◽  
Renato S. Ribeiro ◽  
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