Predictors of Better Attitude towards the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and Alcohol Consumption among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University
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Harmful use of alcohol is a modifiable risk factor contributing to the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and deaths. In Nigeria, alcohol is the sixth leading risk factor contributing to most death and disability. The study determines the relationship between alcohol consumption and the attitude towards the Nigerian Alcohol Policies among undergraduates in Nigeria. Three hundred and thirty-nine undergraduates were selected. A cross-sectional descriptive method based on .the Alcohol Use Disorders and Intervention Test, sets of questions on the knowledge, and attitude towards the Nigeria alcohol policy were used Most of the respondents 262(77.3%) were ≤ 20 years, Christians 247(72.9%), males 172(50.7%), and 336(99.1%) are single. 168(49.5%) of the respondents had normal alcohol use while 148(43.7%) had a problematic use of alcohol, 59(17.4%) and 77(22.7 %) of the respondents had good knowledge and a better attitude towards the Nigerian alcohol policy respectively. More respondents who had a better attitude towards the alcohol policies were abstainers or light drinkers compared to respondents with poor attitudes (p=0.027). Also, students who were 20 and more years old had a better attitude towards the alcohol policies than respondents younger (p<0.001). In addition, Muslims and traditional worshippers had a better attitude than the Christian respondents. Finally, the odd of better attitude towards Nigerian alcohol policy was higher among females than males. Attitudinal change towards alcohol policies may reduce the harmful use of alcohol among undergraduates. There is therefore a need to promote attitudinal change towards the Nigerian alcohol policy because of the association of positive attitudes with less risky alcohol use.
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