Collective efficacy, alcohol outlet density, and young men’s alcohol use in rural South Africa
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Alcohol use contributes to morbidity and mortality in developing countries by increasing the risk of trauma and disease, including alcohol dependence. Limited research addresses determinants of alcohol use beyond the individual level in sub-Saharan Africa. We test the association of community collective efficacy and alcohol outlet density with young men's drinking in a cross-sectional, locally representative survey conducted in rural northeast South Africa. Informal social control and cohesion show protective associations with men's heavy drinking, while alcohol outlet density is associated with more potential problem drinking. These findings provide initial support for intervening at the community level to promote alcohol reduction.
Source: Health & Place
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,380
Awards: Strengthening and stabilising a demographic and health surveillance in Agincourt: foundation for a health and population research programme in South Africa's rural northeast, Health, population and social transitions in rural Southern Africa: Elucidating pathways and testing interventions., Investigating and responding to health, population and social transitions in rural Southern Africa., Health, population and social transitions in rural Southern Africa: Elucidating pathways and testing interventions., Toward Understanding Community Mobilization for HIV Prevention in the African Con, Carolina Population Center, Effects of Cash Transfer and Community Mobilization in Young South African Women, G7923275117, G8186070293, G8276714428, Graduate Research Training on Alcohol Problems
OpenAlex ID: W613575870