Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: Alcoholism is a major global public health concern associated with numerous health conditions. Alcohol use has been a cultural part of several ethnic groups in Nepal. This study aimed to explore the qualitative dimension of alcohol use, its promoting factors, and consequences in Nepal...
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| author | Salina Begam Shishir Paudel Anisha Chalise Gulam Moiz Khan Lirisha Tuladhar Santosh Khadka |
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Introduction: Alcoholism is a major global public health concern associated with numerous health conditions. Alcohol use has been a cultural part of several ethnic groups in Nepal. This study aimed to explore the qualitative dimension of alcohol use, its promoting factors, and consequences in Nepalese communities.
Methods: Qualitative study was conducted among 20 older adults belonging to the Magar community of Mathagadhi Rural Municipality, Lumbini Province, Nepal after acquiring ethical approval from Institutional Review Committee of CiST College (Reference number: 179/078/079). The data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, and themes were identified based on participants’ responses to explore promoting factors for alcohol consumption along with its consequences.
Results: Traditional beliefs, cultural practices, and socioeconomic factors were the major contributors to alcohol misuse. Increased alcohol consumption during old age was perceived to be associated with body pain, tension, painful life events, and loneliness.
Conclusions: A conflicting perception was observed, where some of the participants expressed the need to promote alcohol use as a part of their culture while some shared the view that the use of alcohol as a cultural practice should be limited. This study highlights the need for culturally appropriate interventions to address alcohol misuse among indigenous communities. Interventions should focus on addressing traditional beliefs and cultural practices that normalize alcohol consumption and the social and economic problems associated with alcohol misuse.
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| spelling | doaj.art-f9ee7df7cc6847e2b7ffddeaedb68b862024-03-01T06:09:44ZengNepal Medical AssociationJournal of Nepal Medical Association0028-27151815-672X2024-02-016227110.31729/jnma.8495Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative StudySalina Begam0Shishir Paudel1Anisha Chalise2Gulam Moiz Khan3Lirisha Tuladhar4Santosh Khadka5CiST College, Pokhara University, Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal CiST College, Pokhara University, Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, NepalCenter for Research on Environment Health and Population Activities (CREHPA), Kusunti, Lalitpur, Nepal School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Lekhnath, Kaski, NepalDepartment of Public Health, CiST College, Pokhara University, Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, NepalDepartment of Public Health, CiST College, Pokhara University, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal Introduction: Alcoholism is a major global public health concern associated with numerous health conditions. Alcohol use has been a cultural part of several ethnic groups in Nepal. This study aimed to explore the qualitative dimension of alcohol use, its promoting factors, and consequences in Nepalese communities. Methods: Qualitative study was conducted among 20 older adults belonging to the Magar community of Mathagadhi Rural Municipality, Lumbini Province, Nepal after acquiring ethical approval from Institutional Review Committee of CiST College (Reference number: 179/078/079). The data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, and themes were identified based on participants’ responses to explore promoting factors for alcohol consumption along with its consequences. Results: Traditional beliefs, cultural practices, and socioeconomic factors were the major contributors to alcohol misuse. Increased alcohol consumption during old age was perceived to be associated with body pain, tension, painful life events, and loneliness. Conclusions: A conflicting perception was observed, where some of the participants expressed the need to promote alcohol use as a part of their culture while some shared the view that the use of alcohol as a cultural practice should be limited. This study highlights the need for culturally appropriate interventions to address alcohol misuse among indigenous communities. Interventions should focus on addressing traditional beliefs and cultural practices that normalize alcohol consumption and the social and economic problems associated with alcohol misuse. https://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/8495alcohol consumption; alcohol drinking habits; alcoholism; cross sectional study; qualitative research. |
| spellingShingle | Salina Begam Shishir Paudel Anisha Chalise Gulam Moiz Khan Lirisha Tuladhar Santosh Khadka Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study Journal of Nepal Medical Association alcohol consumption; alcohol drinking habits; alcoholism; cross sectional study; qualitative research. |
| title | Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full | Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study |
| title_short | Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study |
| title_sort | exploring the sociodemographic factors and consequences related to alcohol consumption among older indigenous community of a district in nepal a qualitative study |
| topic | alcohol consumption; alcohol drinking habits; alcoholism; cross sectional study; qualitative research. |
| url | https://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/8495 |
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