The Epidemiology of Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorders among Young People in Northern Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Alcohol use is a global public health problem, including as a risk factor for HIV infection, but few data are available on the epidemiology of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders (AUD) among young people in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 4 groups of young people aged 15-24 years old (secondary school students, college/university students, employees of local industries and casual labourers) in two regions (Kilimanjaro and Mwanza) of northern Tanzania. Using a multistage stratified random sampling strategy, we collected information on demographics, alcohol use, and behavioural factors. We screened severity of alcohol use using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) and estimated the quantity and frequency of

SUBMITTER: Francis JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4596556 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature