FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCREASING CASES OF ALCOHOLISM AMONG ADULTS AGED 25-60 YEARS IN LUKWANGA TOWN BOARD WAKISO DISTRICT, A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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Background Globally, alcoholism is a health concern affecting millions of people, with alcohol-related deaths approximating 2.6 million annually. Uganda has a very high alcohol consumption rate, with an estimated 9.5 liters of alcohol consumed per person over 15 years of age. This study thus aimed to determine the factors contributing to the increasing cases of alcoholism among adults aged 25-60 years of age in Lukwanga town board, Wakiso district. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed with a Simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire method was used for data collection on the sample size of 100 respondents; Data was analyzed manually, tallied, and used to generate tables, figures, graphs, and pie charts. Results From the study findings, 70% of the participants were aged 25-40 years, 64% were Baganda, 60% were married, 40% were Catholic, and 68% had attained secondary education. Individually, 70% drank due to stressful life challenges, and 50% drank to achieve an elevated mood. Hang as reported by 40%, was the main challenge encountered post-consuming alcohol. Socio-economically, 40% highlighted social isolation and unemployment status as a reason for consuming alcohol, while 30% attributed drinking to chronic illnesses. On community factors, 60% reported community tolerance in public places as a trigger, whereas 50% said that alcohol consumption always culminated in violence and aggressive behavior. Conclusion The Majority of the respondents had a good academic background, and communication was easy, and this helped in obtaining the necessary information about the broad-spectrum factors that had increased the cases of alcoholism in the targeted population. Recommendation Social support systems should be extended to the local people. Psychosocial guidance should be offered to counter tension and stress. Local leaders and health workers should sensitize people about life-limiting factors associated with binge drinking, such as violence.
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