Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-6488
ISSN: 2329-6488
Yawson AE
School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences,
Room 46, P. O. Box 4236, Korle-Bu, Accra
Ghana
Research Article
Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Correlates of Alcohol Use among Older Adults in Ghana
Author(s): Yawson AE, Welbeck J, Agyenim BJ, Mensah G, Minicuci N, Naidoo N, Chatterji S, Kowal P and Biritwum RBYawson AE, Welbeck J, Agyenim BJ, Mensah G, Minicuci N, Naidoo N, Chatterji S, Kowal P and Biritwum RB
Background : The global older adult population is increasing, however the health and care of this segment of the population has not been accorded optimal attention in Ghana and other low-income countries. This paper describes socio-demographic and socioeconomic correlates of alcohol use as major health risk factors among older adult Ghanaians. Methods: This work was based on the World Health Organization’s multi-country Study on global Ageing and adult health (SAGE), conducted in six countries including Ghana. Wave one of SAGE in Ghana was conducted in 2007-2008 as collaboration among WHO, National Health Research Unit and the University of Ghana Medical School through the Department of Community Health. A sample of 3109 older adults, ≥ 50 years were involved in this analysis. Data was obtained on the patterns and intensity of alcohol use among ol.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000202