Factors Related to Alcohol Abstinence during the Buddhist Lent Period among People in Bang Krathum District, Phitsanulok Province Rungarun Phenchan
Keywords:
abstinence, alcohol, Buddhist lent periodAbstract
This Cross-sectional study aimed to examine the prevalence of alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period and to study the factors related to alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period among people aged 20 years and above in Bang Krathum district, Phitsanulok province. A sample of 207 participants was recruited using a multistage random sampling design. Data were collected using a questionnaire on factors related to alcohol abstinence among people during the Buddhist Lent period. A confidence level of 98.3%, 98.1%, 98.1%, and 92.2% was achieved for parts 2-5, respectively. Descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test were used for data analysis. Results indicated that the prevalence of alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period was 88.9%. The intention of alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period was at a high level of 94.7%. The perception of the penalty for drinking alcohol was at a moderate level of 76.8%. The attitude towards alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period was at a high level of 90.3%. Social support was at a high level of 57.5%. In terms of factors association, they were found that age (p=0.030), Intention (p=0.001), perception of the wickedness of alcohol (p=0.011), attitude (p=0.005), social support (p=0.010), related to alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period. This research finding may lead to the development of policies or campaign programs that focus on enhancing intention, attitudes, and social support to promote alcohol abstinence during the Buddhist Lent period. It can also help in establishing measures to drive sustainable reduction, limitation, and cessation of alcohol consumption in the long term.
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