Consumption and drinking frequency of alcoholic beverage among women in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Tampah-Naah, Anthony Mwinilanaa; Amoah, Samuel

doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1651-3

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“…Civil servants were 4.4 times more likely to engage in dependent drinking, relative to moderate drinking, compared to those who were not employed. This view is consistent with the previous findings that affluent people are more likely to drink more alcohol than less affluent ones and more likely to engage in hazardous drinking [ 13 , 14 ]. It is also consistent with the findings by the Ghana Statistical Service that found that the prevalence of alcohol consumption was higher among women who were employed than those who were unemployed [ 7 ].…”

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confidence: 93%

Sociodemographic Correlates of Alcohol Abuse in Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Ghana

Anyinzaam-Adolipore

Alhassan

2020

Journal of Addiction

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The main aim of the study was to assess the level of alcohol abuse and related factors in Kassena-Nankana Municipal of Ghana. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional survey with 397 participants, using AUDIT to assess alcohol use. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS. Bivariate analysis was done using chi-square and multivariate analysis was done using the multinomial logistics regression model. Lifetime alcohol use among the study participants was 96.0%; out of this, 51.7% were engaged in possibly dependent drinking, 23.4% involved in harmful drinking, and 24.9% involved in moderate drinking. Males were more likely to engage in harmful drinking than moderate (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.175–4.776). Males again were more likely to engage in dependent drinking than moderate (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.489–5.068). Christians as compared to traditionalists were less likely engage in dependent drinking than moderate drinking (AOR = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.223–0.940). Those with tertiary education were less likely to engage in dependent drinking than moderate as compare to those without formal education (AOR = 0.2, 95% CI: 0.076–0.670). Also employed civil servants were more likely to engage in dependent drinking than moderate as compared to those without employment (AOR = 4.4, 95% CI: 1.187–16.646). This study revealed a high prevalence of alcohol abuse among the residents of Kassena-Nankana municipality that was predicted by gender, educational level, and religious practice; therefore, there is a need for a public campaign on the harmful effects of alcohol abuse in the municipality.

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Sociodemographic Correlates of Alcohol Abuse in Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Ghana

Anyinzaam-Adolipore

Alhassan

2020

Journal of Addiction

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“…32 However, the prevalence of lifetime alcohol use among the older, adult female population was 10%, lower than the 17.5% reported among a relatively younger Ghanaian population of 15-49 year olds by Tampah-Naah and Amoah. 33 Also, alcohol use was higher among the non-religious than the religious. Among the religious, fewer Muslims than Christians and the primal indigenous used alcohol.…”

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Alcohol consumption and fruits and vegetable intake among older adults in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey based on WHO-SAGE Wave 2 data

Tachi

Yawson

Agyei-Nkansah

et al. 2020

BMJNPH

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BackgroundAlcohol consumption and inadequate fruits and vegetable (FnV) intake are major reasons for the shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) over the years. The older Ghanaian adult is at high risk of NCD and data on alcohol and FnV consumption are required to guide policy to mitigate its effect. This analysis aimed to determine the factors associated with alcohol consumption and assess the relationship between alcohol consumption and FnV intake among Ghanaians aged 50 years and older.MethodsThis analysis used WHO Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) Wave 2, Ghana data set conducted between 2014 and 2015. Data on demographic characteristics, FnV intake, and alcohol consumption were collated and analysed. Multivariable Poisson, logistic and probit regression analyses were performed to assess the associations between alcohol consumption and inadequate FnV intake.ResultsA total of 3533 Ghanaians aged 50 years and older, 41.0% men and 59.0% women, were included in this study. The prevalence of lifetime alcohol consumption was 22.8% (95% CI 20.7% to 25.1%). Alcohol consumption was significantly associated with sex, age group, marital status, religion, place of residence and history of smoking. The prevalence of adequate FnV intake was 52.6% with a mean daily intake of 6.45 servings: 2.98 for fruits and 3.47 for vegetables. There was a significant positive correlation between inadequate FnV intake and alcohol consumption. Inadequate FnV consumption was significantly higher among lifetime alcohol consumers compared with non-alcohol consumers. (Poisson estimate; adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR) (95% CI)=1.35 (1.12 to 1.63), logistic estimate; adjusted Old Ratio (aOR) (95% CI)=1.13 (1.05 to 1.21) and probit estimate; adjusted normalized coefficient (aβ) (95% CI)=0.19 (0.07 to 0.31))ConclusionAbout a quarter and nearly half of older Ghanaian adults consume alcohol and inadequate FnV, respectively. Alcohol consumption is significantly associated with inadequate FnV intake. Interventions to address inadequate FnV intake among older adults in Ghana should also include policies that regulate the use of alcohol in this population.

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“…In some societies, alcohol use is seen as a symbol of virility, courage, and success associated with masculinity (Ferreira-Borges et al, 2017;Peralta et al, 2010;Rich et al, 2015). Studies in Ghana suggest alcohol use, including binge drinking, is relatively high in certain parts of the country and among some sociocultural groups (Tampah-Naah & Amoah, 2015;Yawson et al, 2015). Yawson et al (2015) observed that binge drinking was more prevalent in the three northern regions of Ghana.…”

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Examining Spatial Variability in the Association Between Male Partner Alcohol Misuse and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Ghana: A GWR Analysis

Amegbor

Yankey

Rosenberg

et al. 2020

J Interpers Violence

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Globally, it is estimated that about 30% of ever-partnered women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence (IPV)—physical assault, sexual assault, or emotional abuse. The prevalence of IPV in sub-Saharan Africa is considerably higher than the global estimate. In Ghana, it is estimated that 24% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual IPV in their lifetime. Studies point to the association between alcohol misuse by intimate male partners and violence against women. However, there has been no consideration for potential spatial variation or heterogeneity in this association. Using estimates from the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Data, we employed geographically weighted regression (GWR) analysis to examine spatial variations in the relationship between male partner’s alcohol misuse and IPV among women in Ghana. We fitted three models to assess the relationship using a step-wise approach. The first model has alcohol misuse as the only predictor, whereas the second model included other male partner characteristics, such as post-secondary education and employment status. The final introduced female characteristics as additional covariates. The result of the GWR analysis shows that the effect of alcohol misuse on IPV is elevated in the south-western part of Ghana. The findings suggest the potential influence of place-based or contextual factors on the association between alcohol misuse and women’s exposure to IPV.

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Consumption and drinking frequency of alcoholic beverage among women in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 13 publications

References 25 publications

Sociodemographic Correlates of Alcohol Abuse in Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Ghana

Sociodemographic Correlates of Alcohol Abuse in Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Ghana

Alcohol consumption and fruits and vegetable intake among older adults in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey based on WHO-SAGE Wave 2 data

Examining Spatial Variability in the Association Between Male Partner Alcohol Misuse and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Ghana: A GWR Analysis

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