SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER, BUTABIKA HOSPITAL, KAMPALA DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

CATHERINE NAKIKUBIRWA; Moses  Ojale

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i6.1727

Authors

Catherine Nakikubirwa Kampala Institute of Health Professionals
Moses Ojale Kampala Institute of Health Professionals

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i6.1727

Keywords:

Socio-economic effects, Psycho-socio effects, Health-related effects, Alcoholism among patients

Abstract

Background

Socio-economic and psycho-social effects of alcoholism among patients attending alcoholism among patients attending alcohol and drug rehabilitation center, Butabika Hospital, District. The study aims to assess the socio-economic, psycho-socio, and health-related effects of alcoholism among patients.

Methodology

A descriptive cross-sectional design using quantitative method of data collection. Purposive sampling technique was used to obtain data from respondent. Data was tallied manually using a pen, paper and a tally sheet and information got after tallying presented it in form of frequency distribution tables, pie charts and graphs using Microsoft excel and word document.

Results

60.4% were males, 31.3% were 28-32 years old, 14.7 of the respondents were married, more than 33.3% of the respondents were secondary dropouts, 33(68.8%) had never been neglected after taking alcohol, 32 (66.7%) took alcohol daily, 29(60.4%) said they could not do without alcohol, 29(60.4%) had fought at their home or with their partner after taking alcohol. 34(70.4%) felt anxious after consuming alcohol. The majority, 25(52.1%), did not get depressed after taking alcohol. The majority, 43(89.6%), said they lacked sleep, experienced low sexual performance and frequent urination after taking alcohol, and constipation after taking alcohol. The majority, 41(85.4%), said they experienced a racing heart after taking alcohol and vomiting. 31(64.6%) said they had ever been involved in an accident after taking alcohol.

Conclusion

The majority of respondents consume alcohol daily and fight at home and with their partners. The majority feel anxious after taking alcohol, and fewer respondents feel depressed. Health-related effects of alcoholism among patients attending alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, the findings show that the majority of respondents lacked sleep, experienced vomiting, and experienced accidents after taking alcohol.

Recommendations

The Ministry of Health should develop and offer a holistic range of support services that address both socio-economic and psychosocial needs.

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