Noeline Razanamihaja
Paris 7, 5, Rue Garancière 75006
France
Research Article
Alcohol Consumption by School-Going Adolescents in Madagascar: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors
Author(s): Noeline Razanamihaja, Befinoana and Boylefevre Marie-LaureNoeline Razanamihaja, Befinoana and Boylefevre Marie-Laure
Objectives: The study was designed to provide estimates of alcohol use by school-going adolescents aged 12 -18 years old in Madagascar and to identify risk factors associated with.
Methods: An analytical cross sectional study was conducted using the Global School-Based Health Survey questionnaire (GSBHS). The study used a self-completed questionnaire administered under confidential control in classroom. Sample was chosen by stratification. Participation in the study was seldom but the rate was high. For statistical analysis, the bivariate analysis used chi square test to assess differences and correlation between independent variables were undertaken.
Results: The logistic regression analysis of data found high proportion of first alcohol use with a mean of 69.1%. The study also showed an age-related alcohol use in.. View More»
