Effects of alcohol use on risky sexual behavior among youth in Mukono: article review and variables article 1: patterns of alcohol consumption and risky sexual behavior
| dc.contributor.author | Sharon Angarukamu | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-17T07:53:08Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-17T07:53:08Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-04-28 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study examined the effects of alcohol use on risky sexual behavior and violence among youth in Uganda. It specifically focused on; describing the patterns of alcohol consumption among youth in Uganda based on existing literature, analyzing the risks associated with alcohol use and risky sexual behavior among youth in Mukono District, and examining the effects of alcohol consumption on youth, particularly in relation to violent behavior. The study was carried out using a cross-sectional survey research design where quantitative research approach was also used. The data was collected using questionnaires and during data collection; simple random sampling method was used. A sample size of 92 respondents who are Bachelor of Law students that are currently on-Sem was used in the study although 80 of them responded to the study. The study findings revealed that alcohol consumption among youth in Uganda is highly prevalent and normalized, driven by factors such as peer pressure, social environments, accessibility, stress, and unemployment. From the findings of the study, it is clear that alcohol abuse has been shown to be a significant risk factor for risky sexual behavior, such as having unprotected sex, having several sexual partners, poor judgment, as well as exposure to sexual exploitation, hence increasing chances of getting infections, teen pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS. In addition, it emerged from the study that drinking alcohol increased the tendency of youth engaging in violent behavior such as fighting and domestic violence among others, which had negative consequences for their well-being. As a way of solving the problem of risky behaviors associated with alcohol abuse by youth, recommendations have been provided as follows: there should be increased awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse; strict regulation of alcohol availability; provision of youth counseling services; provision of alcohol and sexuality education in schools and the community; and partnership among all stakeholders. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3342 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Effects of alcohol use on risky sexual behavior among youth in Mukono: article review and variables article 1: patterns of alcohol consumption and risky sexual behavior | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |