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- Title
Prevalence of Alcohol use among Secondary-School Students in Al-Diwaniya City.
- Authors
Mayeh, Noor Adil; Sachit, Kareem Rishaq
- Abstract
Background: Recently, the phenomenon of alcohol abuse has spread among school students, and this is a dangerous indicator that drew the attention of official authorities. It was important to conduct a scientific study to assess the extent of this unusual habit. Aims of the study: This study aims to identify the prevalence of alcohol use among secondary school students. Methodology: A descriptive study design using a convenience random sample of (N=423) students conducted for the periods from 27 / February / 2021 to 8 / April / 2021. This sample is distributed throughout AL-Diwaniya Teaching Directorate. Data were collected through the use of an online questionnaire; and analyzed through the descriptive and inferential statistical approach. Results: : Results show that only 11.65 of students drinking alcohol once time per month; 4% of them are drinking more than 6 serving at a time for 2-4 times per month. Conclusion: Findings indicate that alcohol use is low prevalent among secondary school students. Recommendations: The Ministry of Health should prioritize the alcohol use in public health by educating the parents and adolescents the health hazards of alcohol use through health programs and social media.
- Subjects
ALCOHOL drinking; SECONDARY school students; CONVENIENCE sampling (Statistics); ALCOHOLISM; HEALTH programs
- Publication
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences, 2021, Vol 11, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
2223-4055
- Publication type
Article