Demographic Correlates of Alcohol Use among Male Teachers in Public Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya

Wairimu Agnes, Asatsa Stephen and Njiru Lucy
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Wairimu Agnes: The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Asatsa Stephen: The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Njiru Lucy: Amref Intentional University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 7, 1494-1500

Abstract: Alcohol use is considerably rampant among teachers and has impacted negatively on teaching and learning especially in public schools where productivity of teachers is extremely low, giving rise to a worrying trend. This study sought to establish demographic correlates of alcohol use among male teachers in Muranga County in Kenya. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The target population was 2642 male teachers employed by the Teacher Service Commission in secondary schools with a study sample of 422 participants. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study reported significant demographic differences in alcohol consumption among male teachers in Muranga. The study recommends design of treatment and preventive strategies that are customized to address the demographic characteristics of the affected persons.

Date: 2023
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