The prevalence and determinant factors for alcohol abuse in Gondar city’s preparatory schools: a cross-sectional study

Objectives: Alcohol abuse is more prevalent among preparatory schools in Ethiopia. Although alcohol has become a significant health problem Ethiopia, governmental and non-governmental organizations have not devoted enough attention to preventing rehabilitating those who difficulties with alcoholism. This study examined the prevalence related factors of Gondar’s schools. Methods: The used mixed-methods research approach supported by school-based cross-sectional design from April 2020 June get reliable valid data. Through use stratified sampling techniques, drew total 196 students were addicted consumption. Results: result this revealed that most areas drink occasionally; reason they engage alcoholic consumption satisfy personal desires respite strain. Moreover, peer pressure societal student familial backgrounds exposed heavy drinking habit. Conclusions: To avoid such barriers, urges work on wakefulness campaign or make aware adverse effects substances through school media.