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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Alcohol disorder amongst forcibly displaced persons in northern Uganda
Addictive Behaviors, Volume 36, No. 8, Year 2011
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Background: Alcohol use may be a coping mechanism for the stressors related to forced displacement. The aim of this study was to investigate levels and determinants of alcohol disorder amongst internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northern Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional survey with 1206 adult IDPs was conducted in Gulu and Amuru districts. Alcohol disorder was measured using the AUDIT instrument. Multivariate logistic regression was used to explore demographic, socio-economic, displacement and trauma exposure determinants of alcohol disorder. Findings: The prevalence of probable alcohol disorder was 17% of all respondents, and 66% amongst those who drank alcohol once a month or more frequently. Factors associated with alcohol disorder included men compared to women, older age, and experiencing a higher number of traumatic events. These findings can help identify potentially vulnerable groups and target responses more effectively. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Roberts, Bayard
Unknown Affiliation
Felix Ocaka, Kaducu
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Browne, John
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Oyok, Thomas O.
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Sondorp, Egbert
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Statistics
Citations: 91
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.03.006
ISSN:
03064603
Research Areas
Substance Abuse
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Uganda
Participants Gender
Male
Female