Exploring hazardous alcohol use and its determinants among health professionals in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

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ID15519435
AuthorsSelam Koye (University of Gondar), Techilo Tinsae (0000-0002-8439-3176, University of Gondar, corresponding author), Melak Menberu (Bahir Dar University), Minale Tareke (0000-0003-0218-1039, Bahir Dar University)
Year2025
Volume16
Pages1511575-1511575
Publication date2025-02-20
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1511575
PMID40051768
OpenAlexW4407795878
LanguageEN
References cited31

The high prevalence of hazardous alcohol use among health professionals in Bahir Dar City underscores an urgent need for targeted intervention and prevention strategies. Significant risk factors, including family history of alcohol use, psychological distress, Khat use, and educational level. To reduce hazardous alcohol use, the study recommends mental health programs, workplace policies promoting well-being, and integrated prevention and treatment strategies for alcohol and khat use

Environmental health · Hazardous waste · Health care · Health professionals · Political science · Waste management · Engineering · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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