Overestimation of alcohol consumption norms as a driver of alcohol consumption: a whole-population network study of men across eight villages in rural, southwestern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Little is known about how perceived norms about alcohol consumption may influence high alcohol consumption rates in Uganda. This study estimated the accuracy of perceived norms about men's alcohol consumption and estimated the association between perceived norms and personal alcohol consumption.

Design

Cross-sectional, whole-population, sociocentric social network study.

Setting

Eight rural villages in Rwampara District, southwestern Uganda in 2016-18.

Participants

A total of 719 men aged 18 years and older (representing 91% of permanent resident men).

Measurements

Self-reported frequent (≥ 4 days per week) and heavy alcohol consumption (six or more drinks on one occasion, more than three occasions of intoxication, or spending an exce

SUBMITTER: Perkins JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8759576 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature