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Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders and Self- Esteem Levels among Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study at Kampala International University's Western Campus, Uganda
Author: 1David Nitunga, 1Kensale Kalume Augustin, 1Roger Ilunga Muland, 1Gaylord Inena wa Inena, 1Emmanuel Niyokwizera, 1Mutume Nzanzu, 1Ishimwe Florent, 1Marie Ingrid Raïssa Niyubahwe, 1Ildephonse Dushimirimana, 1Ben Forry, 2Ugwu Okechukwu P. C; 1Abamara N. C.
Publisher: NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY
Published: 2024
Section: Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry
Abstract
This cross-sectional study conducted at Kampala International University's Western Campus (KIU-WC) in
Western Uganda aimed to investigate the prevalence of alcohol use disorders and assess self-esteem levels among
undergraduate students. Utilizing the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Rosenberg
Self-esteem Scale, data were collected from 366 participants to explore the relationship between alcohol
consumption and self-esteem within the academic environment. Results revealed that 33.1% of participants
acknowledged alcohol use, with 18.6% identified as being at a higher risk of alcohol use disorder. Among alcohol
users, the prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUDIT score ≥20) was 33.9%, leading to an overall prevalence of
11% across the entire undergraduate student population. Self-esteem scores ranged from 11 to 30, with a median
of 18. Findings indicated that 7.9% of respondents exhibited low self-esteem, while 91% demonstrated normal selfesteem,
and 1.1% showcased high self-esteem. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to
address alcohol use disorders and promote positive self-esteem among university students in Uganda.
Keywords: Prevalence, Alcohol, Disorders, Self-esteem, Undergraduate Students, Uganda