Alcohol Use among Medical Students: Linking Knowledge as a Social Capital Defining Norms in Learning Institutions

Abstract

College alcohol use continues to be a national public health issue. World Health Organization approximates that 53% of people at the age of 15 years and above, have at one time used alcohol. Alcohol is recognized and acts as ‘entrance’ to the use of other substances. The study was carried out in Kenya Medical Training College, Embu Campus. The study presents an argument that knowledge about alcohol is a social capital defining use and non-use of alcohol among medical students at Kenya Medical Training College. A Cross-sectional analytical approach was adopted for the study design. A sample of 270 students was included in the study. Data was analyzed using both descriptive (Frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (chi square tests and regression analysis). For objective one, the study finds a 75% prevalence rate of alcohol use among students of Embu MTC. Demographic factors influencing alcohol use include, religion (p=0.002205), program undertaken (p<0.0001) and with whom the respondent is living with (p<0.0001). The study recommends development and implementation of policies and programs aimed at addressing the widespread use of alcohol in the study site.

PPP Mode of Water Pollution Prevention and Control Project Based on BP Neural Network

“…From the overall governance point of view, a "livable, beautiful and harmonious" living environment has been created for citizens by improving increasing green space, and improving public services. River-related historical allusions, literary masterpieces and folklore, highlighting the cultural heritage, have become an important way to inherit the historical context of Nanjing [13][14].…”