A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Etiological Factors and the Effect of Alcoholism on Health Status among Alcoholic People Residing in a Selected Village
Abstract: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was conducted in this study. An evaluative and phenomenological approach was felt suitable for the study. Knowledge assessment design for alcoholic individuals. The study sample consisted of 60 (n=60) alcoholic individuals and their families in a selected village. A total 7-day assessment program was planned for the alcoholic individuals; hence, the delayed post-test was given after 7 days of the immediate post-test. The results: revealed that guidance and awareness helped alcoholic individuals to improve their knowledge about preventing alcohol-associated problems. In the pre-test, 50 alcoholic individuals had inadequate knowledge, 10 alcoholic individuals had adequate knowledge about alcoholic disorders and the impact of alcoholism on family and society, before guidance and Assessment Of knowledge. After the introduction and providing Guidance and education, 40 alcoholic individuals had moderate knowledge, and 20 people had adequate knowledge about the impact of alcoholism. Conclusion: The use of a structured knowledge questionnaire during the pre-test, immediate post-test, and delayed post-test demonstrated that health education is an effective tool to enhance awareness and understanding among alcoholic individuals.
Keywords: Alcoholism, Alcoholic People, Knowledge Assessment
How to Cite?: Rani Dewade, Dr. Pravin Gholap, Mandakini Khemnar, "A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Etiological Factors and the Effect of Alcoholism on Health Status among Alcoholic People Residing in a Selected Village", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 642-646, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261010090832, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261010090832