Abstract

In Uganda, there is an increasing trend in alcohol consumption where WHO ranked Uganda the leading
consumer in the world. Studies among people staying in camps in war-torn areas in northern Uganda
indicate that alcoholism is a common problem among internally displaced populations, most consumers
being men. This has been the major problem causing domestic violence, accidents, and other causes of death
in homes. This study was conducted to assess the factors associated with alcohol abuse among youths aged
(15-25) years in Acana-Taa village. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study where data was collected
using interviewers’ schedules with the help of questionnaires which guided the study. It was then first
analyzed manually using pens, papers, and calculators and later the computer was used to present numerical
data in tables. This study found out that the associated factor with alcohol abuse among youths was majorly
environmental like availability of alcohol, local breweries, persuasive advertisements, etc followed by socioeconomic
factors like peer pressure, social norms, unemployment stress, and bore doom among others.
Meanwhile, the major effects of alcohol abuse were in their heaths and economy. Therefore, it was concluded
that the availability of alcohol due to very many breweries and persuasive advertisements, social norms,
unemployment, bore doom and peer pressure among others contributed more to alcohol abuse by the youths
of this village. The government should therefore organize and fund health talk programs and seminars to
carry out community sensitization