Prevalence of Alcohol use among Secondary-School Students in Al-Diwaniya City

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