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Experiences and opinions of youth towards alcohol abuse in and out of school in Oshikango, Ohangwena Region, Namibia

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  • B.N. Chilwalo

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa & Department of Social Work, University of Namibia, Namibia)

  • J.C. Makhubele

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • J.A. Ananias

    (Department of Social Work, University of Namibia, Namibia)

  • P. Mafa

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • F.K. Matlakala

    (Department of Social Work, University of Namibia, Namibia)

  • M.W. Hasheela

    (Department of Social Work, University of Namibia, Namibia)

  • A. Svinurai

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • R.J. Freeman

    (Department of Social Work, University of Namibia, Namibia)

  • S.F. Rapholo

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • N.H. Tiberia

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Abstract

Alcohol abuse has become a global concern as heavy episodes of drinking among most youth in African countries have become prevalent. The aim of the study was to explore experiences and opinions of youth towards alcohol abuse in and out of school in Oshikango, Ohangwena Region, Namibia. This study adopted qualitative research approach and exploratory research design. Data was collected using semi structured interviews from five focused groups of in and out of school youth. For this, purposive sampling was used to sample the participants. The data was manually transcribed and thematically analysed into key subthemes. The study showed that the youth engage in alcohol related activities due to factors such as peer pressure, socioeconomic status, environmental as well as political which makes them vulnerable at the expense of their health, development and wellbeing. Their involvement in alcohol abuse is largely influenced by social modelling, perceived norms, and self-efficacy as well as outcome expectancies. The findings indicated that the environmental dynamics play a major role in the young people’s health, development and wellbeing and alcohol becomes a powerful risk factor for them to abuse. The study concludes that environment plays a big role in the way the youth learn and develop alcohol related behaviours. Furthermore, recommends that recreational facilities that are non-alcoholic to be extended to that part of the country.

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  • B.N. Chilwalo & J.C. Makhubele & J.A. Ananias & P. Mafa & F.K. Matlakala & M.W. Hasheela & A. Svinurai & R.J. Freeman & S.F. Rapholo & N.H. Tiberia, 2021. "Experiences and opinions of youth towards alcohol abuse in and out of school in Oshikango, Ohangwena Region, Namibia," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 23(1), pages 701-709, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:23:y:2021:i:1:p:701-709
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    1. Miriam Winnie Hasheela & Jabulani Calvin Makhubele & Janetta Agnes Ananias & Frans Koketso Matlakala & Prudence Mafa & Beatrice Namoonga Chiwalo & Selelo Frank Rapholo & Rachel Johanna Freeman & Anesu, 2019. "Proximity and Density of Alcohol Outlets as a Risk Factor of Alcohol Abuse Amongst the Youth: A Case Study of a Border Town in Northern Region of Namibia," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(10), pages 134-134, September.
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    1. Enoch Rabotata & Jabulani Makhubele & Prudence Mafa, 2021. "Accessibility of alcohol as a risk factor contributing towards alcohol abuse amongst the youth of a selected rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 25(1), pages 715-721, November.
    2. Prudence Mafa & Jabulani Makhubele & Enoch Rabotata, 2022. "Remember, we are not White! Community calls for an integrated approach in the treatment of substance use disorders," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(9), pages 300-305, December.

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      Keywords

      Alcohol abuse; experiences; youth; school; Oshikango;
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      • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
      • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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