Table 3 Distribution of Reasons for Alcohol Use and related parameters among Respondents
Variables | Frequency (N = 378) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Reason for alcohol use | ||
It makes me to belong | 25 | 6.6 |
All my friends are alcoholics | 62 | 16.4 |
It makes me feel high | 92 | 24.3 |
Other reasons | 199 | 52.6 |
Age at alcohol Initiation | ||
11 - 15 | 44 | 11.6 |
16 - 20 | 170 | 45.0 |
21 - 25 | 144 | 38.1 |
26 & above | 20 | 5.3 |
Source of alcohol | ||
School cafe | 61 | 46.1 |
Night club | 90 | 23.8 |
Anywhere | 147 | 38.9 |
Roadside joints | 52 | 13.8 |
Others | 28 | 7.8 |
Introduction to alcohol Use | ||
Family member | 101 | 26.7 |
Friend | 177 | 46.8 |
Fellow student | 9 | 2.4 |
Neighbour | 30 | 7.9 |
Others | 61 | 16.1 |
No of bottles Per Day | ||
1 - 3 | 277 | 73.3 |
4 -6 | 73 | 19.3 |
7-10 | 25 | 6.6 |
11 & above | 3 | 0.8 |
Intent to Quit | ||
Yes | 181 | 47.9 |
No | 197 | 52.1 |
Reason for Intent | ||
Religious reasons | 14 | 7.8 |
Advice from superior | 14 | 7.7 |
Medical reasons | 113 | 62.4 |
Other | 40 | 22.1 |