Impact of Alcoholism on Social Economic Status of Uganda a Case Study of Butanda Sub County, Kabale District
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2014-06
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Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences
Abstract
The study was carried out to examine the impact of alcoholism on socio-economic status of Ugandans and the researcher used Butanda Sub County as the case study. The research set the objectives which she based on to draft the questionnaire. The objectives were intended to; examine the causes of alcoholism, investigate how alcohol affects on socio-economic status of Ugandans and the possible solutions to reduce the level of consumption. In chapter two, the related literature was reviewed which was in line with the objectives and researcher questions. Chapter three focused on the research design, target population, sampled population, sample size data collection, data analysis and ethical considerations. The researcher had a total population of 57 people from whom only fifty were chosen. Chapter four of this research had the presentation, interpretation and analysis of findings. The data was presented in form of tables, graphs and pie charts. The researcher followed the questionnaire from the demographic characteristics of the respondents and then the objectives of the study. As per the demographic characteristics of the respondents, majority were men compared to women. It was implied that male drink too much alcohol compared to women who were few and they have therefore, realized the impact alcoholism on their social status. The age bracket of 30—40% had majority of the respondents because they were considered to be hardworking and enjoying partying compared to those within the age bracket of 20—30 and those who were above 50 years. In reference to the researcher’s findings on causes of alcoholism 64% of the total respondents who were the majority seemed to be aware of the reasons for alcoholism. Chapter five contained the summary of the findings. conclusions, recommendations and areas for further research. The researcher concluded that alcoholism exists in Butanda subcounty and the causes were known, impacts on socio-economic status and even the solutions evidenced by the researcher’s findings. The researcher identified that truly alcoholism exists in the sub county and that it interferes with children’s development and increase health care costs. Therefore, these factors affect the socio—economic status of Ugandans evidenced by respondents who strongly agreed and agreed. To overcome these negative effects of alcoholism, fining and arresting those who break the law had majority of the respondents who strongly agreed and agreed by 94% and imposing taxes on alcohol could reduce alcohol consumption in the sub county. It was included that the strategies and recommendations given could reduce
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A Research Report Submitted to The College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of The Requirements for The Award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration of Kampala International University
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Alcoholism, Economic Status