Alcohol consumption among undergraduate social work students at a South African university |
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Authors: | Andiswa Nyandu |
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Affiliation: | Department of Social Work, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTAlcohol consumption among tertiary level students is a public health problem that can adversely affect students’ performance at university. This study therefore investigated the drinking patterns; reasons for drinking; and the perceived impact of drinking on academic performance of undergraduate social work students at a South African university. Of the 145 students who completed a group administered survey questionnaire, 88% reported using alcohol mainly for social purposes and enjoyment, with two-fifths admitting to participating in binge drinking. Despite these findings, a high proportion (78%) reported not performing poorly on a test or exam due to alcohol consumption in the preceding 12 months. Recommendations are provided for the education and support of social work students as future healthcare professionals. |
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Keywords: | Alcohol consumption undergraduate university students drinking patterns social work students South Africa |
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