Knowledge and attitude of women towards alcohol use and related problems in the Eastern part of Nepal

Gautam, Rabin; Koirala, Parashar; Shakya, Dhana Ratna

doi:10.3126/jpan.v4i1.16743

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“…But the study showed in Nepal, the knowledge about alcohol use during pregnancy was inadequate. Only 26.5% had an adequate knowledge and 23.93% had a positive attitude towards alcohol consumption [20].This difference might be due to educational level and their culture that has been experienced in the study area. The ndings supplement that, one in ve women have a neutral or positive attitude towards alcohol consumption in pregnancy.…”

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Factors Associated With Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Reproductive Women in West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region: a Cross-sectional Study

Bayu

Demeke

2021

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Background: The aims of this study was to assess knowledge and attitudes of reproductive women (15-49) towards alcohol consumption during pregnancy in West Gojjam of Amhara region.Methods: Community based cross sectional study design was employed. The structured questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge and attitude of alcohol consumption among reproductive women during pregnancy. The sample size was calculated by using a single population proportion formula. Accordingly, the calculated sample size was 380 after adding 10% for non-response rate.Descriptive statistics, binary and multivariable logistic regressions was employed. Adjusted Odds Ratios together with corresponding 95% confidence intervals was used to interpret the findings.Results: The majority of women 308(82.4%) were know the problems of drinking alcohol during pregnancy from 374 total study participants. Knowledge of women with regard to problems of drinking alcohol during pregnancy were associated literate women (AOR=0.416; 95%CI=0.207-0.836) and risk of alcohol consumption during pregnancy low (AOR=9.468; 95% CI=3.466-25.868).Addationally,attitude of women for consumption of alcohol have significant effect on health associated with occupation status a housewife ((AOR=4.620; 95% CI= (1.255-17.012), had own business(AOR=17.344;95% CI=1.821165.148), alcohol consumption for 3-4 days a week(AOR=11.278;95%CI =1.231-103.287),relative encourage diriking alcohol (AOR=0.309;95%=0.110-0.868), Women who had previously health problems (AOR=0.330;95% CI=0.152-0.717), women who perceive the risk of alcohol consumption have beneficial effect on health is medium(AOR=7.112; 95% CI =3.108-16.270), attitudes of women towards alcohol consumption have beneficial effect on health is high (AOR= 4.902;95% CI =1.474-16.297),women who agree on the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is valuable(AOR=0.082;95% CI =0.023-0.287).Conclusion: The study revealed that, the knowledge of women on the health effect of alcohol consumption during pregnancy high. Their attitude also towards alcohol consumption is low and medium. Interventions focused on creating awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption on pregnancy should implemented.

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Factors Associated With Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Reproductive Women in West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region: a Cross-sectional Study

Bayu

Demeke

2021

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“…In Nepal, the knowledge about alcohol use during pregnancy was inadequate. Only 26.5% had adequate knowledge and 23.93% had positive attitude towards alcohol consumption [8] . Tribal women and family members perceive alcohol as a part of their routine lives and therefore continue consuming alcohol during pregnancy.…”

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Knowledge and attitude on the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the childbearing women residing in the urban and rural areas of Sikkim

Gajmer¹,

Yamang²,

Gurung³

et al. 2020

Int. J. Adv. Res. Nurs.

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Pregnancy, the nine month or so far which a women carries a developing embryo and fetus in a womb is for the most women time of great happiness and fulfillment. Pregnancy outcomes can be influenced by various factors, of which lifestyles behaviors e.g. alcohol consumption is one of them. The baby is in a constant state of growth and development over the entire course of pregnancy, but, consuming alcohol can lead to various health problems to the baby, which can lead to lifelong physical, behavioral and intellectual disabilities. These disabilities are known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Hence, the present study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge and attitude on the effect of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the childbearing women of urban and rural areas of Sikkim. Investigators adopted quantitative nonexperimental and comparative descriptive survey design. A total of 300 childbearing women between the age group of 18-45years residing in urban and rural area of Sikkim, were selected through purposive sampling technique as samples. Two tools which were used i.e. Tool 1: Demographic Performa, Personal Lifestyle and Pre-designed Knowledge Questionnaire and Tool 2 consist of 5 point Likert scale for assessing attitude. Validation and reliability of tools were done and found 'r = 1'. Data was collected after getting clearance from IEC and written consent from the sample. Result shows majority 68% and 58.6% of samples has average knowledge in urban and rural areas respectively. Majority 80% and 73.4% of samples has positive attitude on alcohol consumption in pregnancy in the urban and rural areas respectively. There was a significant association between knowledge with selected demographic variables and no association was found between the attitudes with selected demographic variables. The study concluded, that majority of samples have average knowledge and attitude towards the effect of alcoholism during pregnancy was positive. This indicates still there is a need for further improvement of the knowledge about the effect of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the childbearing women for a complete positive attitude.

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Awareness and Practice Regarding Alcohol Consumption among Females in Rural Areas of Nepal

Gyawali

2024

JWES

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Consuming alcohol is defined as ingesting alcoholic beverages that include ethyl alcohol, such as wine, beer, whiskey, rum, and handmade alcoholic beverages called "Raksi." Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to serious health issues. Thus, this study aimed to assess the awareness regarding alcohol consumption among females in rural areas of Nepal. A cross-sectional and analytical study was designed to assess the level of awareness and practice regarding alcohol consumption. Total 423 females of the 20-50 years age groups, engaged in “Raksi '' preparation sites were selected. The data collection period was from 2021 July to 2022. A face-to-face interview was done with each individual. All questions related to awareness and practice regarding questionnaires were analyzed accordingly in univariate analysis and bi-variate analysis to find out the association between the variables. The result showed that the mean age of the females was 36.08 with a standard deviation of 7.951. and 51.7% were below the mean age of 36. Among 423 females 22.3 % knew AUD, 56.7% were aware of health consequences, and only 13.3% were aware of treatment protocol of health consequences. Females having inappropriate practices of alcohol consumption were 54.2%. There is an association between awareness regarding consumption and religion, marital status, educational status, and occupation with p=0.043, 0.036, 0.046, and 0.033 respectively. Similarly, the inappropriate practice of alcohol consumption has a significant relation with religion, educational status, and occupation with p values of 0.049,0.034, and 0.003 respectively. Even though there is a higher percentage of females were literate, there is a lack of awareness regarding alcohol consumption and inappropriate drinking habits. Further comparative study can be done in this aspect. Simultaneously, awareness and education-related programs can be implemented to address the problem.

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Knowledge and attitude of women towards alcohol use and related problems in the Eastern part of Nepal

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Factors Associated With Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Reproductive Women in West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region: a Cross-sectional Study

Factors Associated With Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Reproductive Women in West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region: a Cross-sectional Study

Knowledge and attitude on the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the childbearing women residing in the urban and rural areas of Sikkim

Awareness and Practice Regarding Alcohol Consumption among Females in Rural Areas of Nepal

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