Prevalence of Alcohol and Drug Abuse amongStudents in Chuka University, Kenya

Dr. Benjamin Mugambi Kanga
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Dr. Benjamin Mugambi Kanga: Department of Education, Chuka University, Kenya

Noble International Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2022, vol. 7, issue 1, 17-32

Abstract: Alcohol and drugs abuse especially among the youth is on increase in many parts of the World. University students have been reported as the most affected by the challenge of alcohol and drugs abuse world over. In Kenya the National Campaign against Drug Abuse (NACADA) report has indicated that 84% of youth between 16 to 24 years are involved in alcohol and drug abuse. University students fall under this age bracket. To mitigate this all universities in Kenya are required to have Alcohol and Drugs Abuse prevention committees and policy. This study aimed at finding out the prevalence of Alcohol and Drugs Abuse in Chuka University. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population was 15,290 Chuka University students. Simple random sampling technique was employed to choose 384 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for windows was used to analyze data. Data was presented in frequency distribution tables, bar chart and pie charts.

Keywords: Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse; Addiction; Substance Abuse. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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