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Relationship between Alcohol Dependence and Social Support among Alcoholic Patients at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Machakos County, Kenya

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  • Pauline Ndumi Keli Nthuli

    (Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya)

  • Henry Tucholski

    (Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya)

  • Phyllis Muraya

    (Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya)

Abstract

Alcohol dependence poses a significant challenge to the health and well-being of individuals and communities. This quantitative study investigated the relationship between alcohol dependence and social support among alcoholic patients undergoing treatment at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Machakos County, Kenya. A correlational research design was used, with a sample of 320 alcohol dependents aged between 18 and 60 years, drawn from a target population of 1,200 patients. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were the data collection tools. The theoretical framework was based on the Behavioral Economic Theory of Addiction and Social Support Theory. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentiles, means, and standard deviations. Inferential statistics included Pearson’s correlation and the Chi-square test. The study found that 55.6% of respondents had high levels of alcohol dependence, while 66.3% had high levels of social support. A positive moderate correlation was observed between alcohol dependence and social support (n = 320, r = .402, p = .000), indicating that higher levels of social support were associated with higher levels of alcohol dependence. The study recommended strengthening psychological and social support interventions to enhance recovery efforts among alcoholic patients.

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  • Pauline Ndumi Keli Nthuli & Henry Tucholski & Phyllis Muraya, 2024. "Relationship between Alcohol Dependence and Social Support among Alcoholic Patients at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Machakos County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(10), pages 2873-2885, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:10:p:2873-2885
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