Exploring hazardous alcohol use and its determinants among health professionals in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Alcohol consumption among health professionals can have serious and multifaceted impacts, affecting both the individual and their professional responsibilities. Despite its critical importance, there is limited research on the burden and contributing factors of hazardous alcohol use among health professionals in Ethiopia. This study aimed to evaluate the magnitude and determinants of hazardous alcohol use among health professionals in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia.

Method

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1-30, 2020, involving 384 health professionals. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling method, stratified by profession. Data were collected using a structured and semi-structured self-administered ques

SUBMITTER: Koye S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883138 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature