Abstract
Background: Alcohol consumption by teachers may impede or reduce productivity and cause lost for employers. The aim of the study was to ascertain the alcohol consumption patterns of teachers in the Builsa north district and the effects on work performance. Material and methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were analysed using SPSS software (version 21.0). Associations determined using Fisher’s exact test. Results: Ninety-nine teachers who consume alcohol were interviewed, with mean age of 33.5±6.1 years. Majority were males (3:1 ratio, p<0.0005). The great majority (83.8%, P<0.0001) were trained; with (66.7%) being University graduates. Approximately 99.0% (P<0.0001) had friends who drink alcohol, and 86 (86.9%) drink alcohol with their friends. Alcohol intake was found to affect a person’s social life (91.9%), family obligations, (97.0%) and finances (93.9%). Approximately 86.9% (P<0.0001) agreed alcohol intake is a problem among teachers. Many (63.6%) of the teachers take in alcohol every day, and approximately 80.8% have been drinking over one year. About 23.2% drink anytime during the day, while 33.0% spending one or hours in a spot. The reasons for alcohol intake among teachers were: socialisation (46.5%), relaxation (31.3%) and to forget problems (21.2%). The negative effects of alcohol intake on productivity were; hangover whiles at work (73.7%), absenteeism (88.9%), missing lessons in school due to time spent at spots (84.9%) and inability to complete syllabus (74.7%). Conclusion: The study concluded that teachers’ alcohol consumption affects their work performance greatly in the Builsa North District.
Highlights
Prior to the modern era, alcoholic beverages were known in all tribes, societies and villages all over the world except in Australia, Oceania and North America [1]
Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents The current study found that the great majority (84.9%) of the teachers in active service within the Builsa North District (BND) who drink alcohol were younger than 38 years old with a mean age of 33.5±6.1 years
This study found that teachers who consumed alcohol were more likely to absent themselves from school (p
Summary
Prior to the modern era, alcoholic beverages were known in all tribes, societies and villages all over the world except in Australia, Oceania and North America [1]. Alcohol is used for different reasons and purposes and it usage is often associated with many social activities across the world [2,3,4]. In Africa alcohol is used in offering sacrifices and rituals to smaller gods and in social activities like marriages, naming ceremonies and funeral grounds. The aim of the study was to ascertain the alcohol consumption patterns of teachers in the Builsa north district and the effects on work performance. 86.9% (P
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