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Alcohol drinking patterns among high school students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Ayalu A Reda1, Asmamaw Moges, Berhanu Y Wondmagegn
1Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University, PO Box 235 Harar, Ethiopia. a.reda@haramaya.edu.et
BMC Public Health
|March 22, 2012
Summary
High alcohol consumption is prevalent among Ethiopian high school students. Factors like peer influence and older age significantly increase the risk of adolescent drinking.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Abuse Research
Background:
- Alcohol use poses significant risks to adolescent health, well-being, and social functioning.
- Limited data exists on adolescent alcohol consumption patterns in Ethiopia.
- This study addresses the gap by investigating alcohol use among Ethiopian high school students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of alcohol use among high school students in eastern Ethiopia.
- To identify key factors associated with alcohol consumption in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2010.
- A representative sample of high school students was recruited from eastern Ethiopia.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictors of alcohol use.
Main Results:
- The study included 1721 students with a mean age of 16.4 years.
- A prevalence of 22.2% (372 students) reported alcohol use.
- Independent predictors of alcohol use included being male, older age, peer alcohol use, and cohabitation with alcohol users.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of alcohol use was observed among high school students in the study region.
- Interventions involving parents, health workers, and school authorities are crucial.
- Targeted awareness campaigns and peer education programs are recommended to mitigate adolescent alcohol use.
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