ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Illicit alcohol consumption and its associated factors among patrons in Zambia: a cross-sectional analytical study.
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- Socioeconomic and cultural correlates of illicit alcohol consumption among patrons in Uganda: a mixed-methods approach.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and factors associated with illicit substance use among persons with Schizophrenia at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Zambia.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
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, 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.
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