Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice towards Alcohol Use and its Related Factors among Regular Users
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice towards Alcohol Use and its Related Factors among Regular Users
Kashif Kamran Khan, Amber Shahzadi
EQUIP Research & Development Consultants
Corresponding Author’s Email: equip [dot] r [dot] d [dot] consultants [at] gmail [dot] com
Abstract Background: Extreme and regular use of alcohol may cause the progression of chronic diseases and other serious health issues. Regular alcohol consumption has severe consequences for the health and well-being of those who drink regularly additionally, the lives of those around them.
Purpose: The reason for conducting this research study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards alcohol use and its related factors among regular users. It also examined the socio-demographic, drinking, and purchasing behavior of the targeted population using alcohol in District Multan and Khanewal.
Methodology: A descriptive study with a self-structured questionnaire that represents a sample (n = 100) of regular alcohol users in the study area for quantitative analysis and focus group discussions were conducted with regular alcohol users; three focus group discussions involved 4 regular alcohol users and three involved 5 regular alcohol users for qualitative analysis. A total of 100 regular alcohol users participated in the study through convenient sampling after their written informed consent.
Findings: This study illustrated the leading cause of alcohol use-curiosity which indicated 66% of the respondents’ preferred to intake 1 to 2 bottles which were used to relax their brains. It is quite evident that the regular alcohol users used very cheap alcohol if they had low income. The information among the users was insufficient but the attitude towards alcohol use was positive.
A unique contribution to theory, practice, and policy: The outcomes ought to be thought of by the concerned departments, decisions,s, and policymakers for endorsing the execution of alcohol deterrence approaches, especially within the districts and the whole country. Keywords: Consumption, consequences, knowledge, attitude, practice.
