influence of alcoholism on development: a case study of kimaka village, jinja)

Description

This study seeks to examine the influence of alcoholism on development in rural areas. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effects of alcoholism as a contributing factor to low development by people in rural areas, Substance use among remote and rural/village life predicts substance related problems in later life. Few studies on phenomenon/alcoholisn have been carried out in rural areas, and most focus on urban areas. This study therefore aimed to establish the prevalence and factors associated with alcoholism use among rural peaple. The target population is 1500 respondents. The data will be collected by use of questionnaires, interviews and supplemented by personal interviews where necessary. Data analysis will be done using descriptive statistics after data cleaning and coding. Quantitative data will be done using frequency counts, means and percentages while qualitative data will be done using analysis tallying of the numbers of similar responses. Results of data analysis will be presented using frequency distribution tables and bar graphs. The study established that more rural people were able to access alcohol and more are at risk of being influenced to start using alcohol. The findings of this study should stimulate continuous debate on alcoholism on development and also provide valuable insights that the government and stakeholders can rely on their collective endeavour of addressing the challenges and making the fight against alcoholism initiative a success. The study findings hoped to provide a guidance upon which recommendations are made. It is expected that this study will lead to a better understanding to the major contributors of development. Alcohol is any product other than food or water that affects the way people feel, think, see, developed, and behave. It is a substance that due to its chemical nature affects physical, mental and emotional functioning. It can enter the body through drinking and cipping.