Frontiers in public health · 2025
Illicit alcohol consumption and its associated factors among patrons in Zambia: a cross-sectional analytical study.
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Zyambo Cosmas, Phiri Masauso Moses, Zulu Richard, Mukupa Musawa, Mabanti Kumbulani, Matenga Tulani Francis L, Rizzo Angela, Hainze Anna, Ogwell Ahmed, Menda Dhally, Goma Fastone, Achoki Tom
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INTRODUCTION: Illicit alcohol consumption is prevalent globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where formal regulatory systems are weak or less enforced. Consumption of illicit alcohol has serious consequences, both immediate and long-term.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with the consumption of illicit alcohol among the patrons in selected urban and peri-urban areas in Zambia.
METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. Illicit alcohol consumption status, socio-demographics and behavioral factors were assessed. Adjusted multivariable logistic regression was used to obtain odds ratios (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval (CI).
RESULTS: Of the 416 patrons who participated, 71.2% consumed illicit alcohol (Men, 75.3% vs. women 54.7%). More than 66.8% reported needing a drink first thing in the morning, 50.2% have had problems with friends due to alcohol and 19% did indicate having visited the hospital due to a drinking problem. In multivariable analysis, factors significantly associated with decreased odds of illicit alcohol consumption were females (AOR) 0.38 (95% CI: 0.20-0.73, p = 0.003), Ndola city (AOR = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.12-0.62, p = 0.002), drinking pattern of 2-3 days a month (AOR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.06-0.53, p = 0.002) and incomes above K10,000 (AOR: 0.40, 95% CI: 0.19-0.85, p = 0.017). The inability to stop drinking (AOR = 2.86, 95% CI: 1.22-6.69, p = 0.016) had an increased odds of illicit alcohol consumption.
CONCLUSION: Our findings underscore the high prevalence of illicit alcohol consumption among the patrons. Addressing illicit alcohol consumption requires a multifaceted set of interventions that consider the various factors contributing to alcohol misuse, and focuses on prevention, education, support, and community engagement.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with the consumption of illicit alcohol among the patrons in selected urban and peri-urban areas in Zambia.
METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. Illicit alcohol consumption status, socio-demographics and behavioral factors were assessed. Adjusted multivariable logistic regression was used to obtain odds ratios (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval (CI).
RESULTS: Of the 416 patrons who participated, 71.2% consumed illicit alcohol (Men, 75.3% vs. women 54.7%). More than 66.8% reported needing a drink first thing in the morning, 50.2% have had problems with friends due to alcohol and 19% did indicate having visited the hospital due to a drinking problem. In multivariable analysis, factors significantly associated with decreased odds of illicit alcohol consumption were females (AOR) 0.38 (95% CI: 0.20-0.73, p = 0.003), Ndola city (AOR = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.12-0.62, p = 0.002), drinking pattern of 2-3 days a month (AOR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.06-0.53, p = 0.002) and incomes above K10,000 (AOR: 0.40, 95% CI: 0.19-0.85, p = 0.017). The inability to stop drinking (AOR = 2.86, 95% CI: 1.22-6.69, p = 0.016) had an increased odds of illicit alcohol consumption.
CONCLUSION: Our findings underscore the high prevalence of illicit alcohol consumption among the patrons. Addressing illicit alcohol consumption requires a multifaceted set of interventions that consider the various factors contributing to alcohol misuse, and focuses on prevention, education, support, and community engagement.