Community voices on alcohol harm in Sierra Leone: Perceptions of prevention needs.

Adelaide Balenger, Boi-Jeneh Jalloh, Emeka W Dumbili, Monica H Swahn

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Article in PEC innovation, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Adelaide BalengerSchool of Public Health, Georgia State University, USA.

Boi-Jeneh JallohFoRUT, Sierra Leone.

Emeka W DumbiliInstitute for Therapy and Health Research, Kiel, Germany.

Monica H SwahnSchool of Public Health, Georgia State University, USA.

Georgia State University · USNnamdi Azikiwe University · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: The research purpose is to determine alcohol prevention needs in Sierra Leone. Methods: We analyzed a cross-sectional survey from fall 2020, distributed by the West African Alcohol Policy Alliance to their partners across nine West African countries. The survey included questions on perceptions of alcohol harm, research priorities, and capacity and reach of the organizations represented. Only participants from Sierra Leone were included ( Results: When asked if they thought measures taken to prevent alcohol-related harm in their country have been adequate, 66% answered inadequate ( Conclusions: Based on the perception of survey participants, efforts to prevent alcohol-related harm thus far are inadequate in Sierra Leone where heavy drinking is a critical concern. CBOs and NGOs already engaged in alcohol harm prevention are eager to support and adopt new strategies. Innovation: This is the first research to seek direct input from CBOS and NGOs about alcohol harm prevention in Sierra Leone.

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Academic-community partnershipsAfricaAlcohol harmAlcohol preventionCapacityResearchSierra LeoneStakeholder

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PMID37842175

DOI10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100227

PMCPMC10571026

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