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Alcohol-Related Physical Abuse of Children in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda

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  • Monica H. Swahn

    (School of Public Health, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3984, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA)

  • Rachel E. Culbreth

    (School of Public Health, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3984, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA)

  • Catherine A. Staton

    (Duke University Medical Center, Duke Global Health Institute and Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27703, USA)

  • Shannon R. Self-Brown

    (School of Public Health, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3984, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA)

  • Rogers Kasirye

    (Uganda Youth Development Link, Sir Appollo Kaggwa Rd, Box 12659, Kampala, Uganda)

Abstract

This study examines the patterns of alcohol-related physical abuse and alcohol use and related behaviors among children living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. The study is based on a cross-sectional survey, conducted in spring 2014, of service-seeking children ages 12 to 18 years ( n = 1134) attending Uganda Youth Development Link drop-in centers for vulnerable children in the slums. Descriptive statistics, chi-squares, and bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine patterns of children’s alcohol-related behaviors, based on alcohol-related physical abuse and neglect. Nearly 34% of children ( n = 380) reported experiencing physical abuse, and 12.4% ( n = 140) reported experiencing alcohol-related physical abuse. Alcohol-related neglect was reported among 19.6% ( n = 212) of the children. Past year alcohol use was significantly more prevalent among children who reported experiencing alcohol-related neglect ( χ 2 = 79.18, df = 1, p < 0.0001) and alcohol-related physical abuse ( χ 2 = 62.02, df = 1, p < 0.0001). Reporting physical abuse was also associated with parental alcohol use (OR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.38, 2.48) and parental partner violence (OR: 5.51; 95% CI: 4.09, 7.43), after adjusting for other variables in the model. Given the high levels of alcohol-related abuse and neglect reported in this population, both primary and secondary prevention initiatives are needed to improve parenting strategies and to reduce alcohol-related harm. Similarly, strategies to reduce and delay alcohol use among these vulnerable children are also needed.

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  • Monica H. Swahn & Rachel E. Culbreth & Catherine A. Staton & Shannon R. Self-Brown & Rogers Kasirye, 2017. "Alcohol-Related Physical Abuse of Children in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:14:y:2017:i:10:p:1124-:d:113237
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    1. Monica H. Swahn & LeConté J. Dill & Jane B. Palmier & Rogers Kasirye, 2015. "Girls and Young Women Living in the Slums of Kampala," SAGE Open, , vol. 5(2), pages 21582440155, April.
    2. Supa Pengpid & Karl Peltzer & Hendry Van der Heever & Linda Skaal, 2013. "Screening and Brief Interventions for Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol Use among University Students in South Africa: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(5), pages 1-15, May.
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    3. Monica H. Swahn & Rachel Culbreth & Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye & Volkan Topalli & Eric Wright & Rogers Kasirye, 2018. "Problem Drinking, Alcohol-Related Violence, and Homelessness among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-13, May.
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