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Chalachew Kassaw
Dilla University, Ethiopia
ScientificTracks Abstracts: Psychiatry Ment. Health Res
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of alcohol use disorder and associated factors among residents of Dilla town, Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 666 randomly selected participants. Interview assisted structured questionnaire was used to collect data, and alcohol use disorder identification test was employed to measure alcohol use disorder. The data were entered in to Epi info version 7 and exported in to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Both bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis were used to identify significant factors related with alcohol use disorder. In the multivariate model, variables with p value < 0.05 were considered as a statistical significant factor for the outcome variable. Finally, adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed to assess the strength of association. Results: The magnitude of alcohol used disorder during the past year was 30.6% (95% confidence interval: 25.5%–35.7%). Being male (adjusted odds ratio = 8.33, 95% confidence interval: (4.34, 15.98)), age of less than 33 years old (adjusted odds ratio = 1.78, 95% confidence interval: (1.06, 3.00)), current cigarette smoking (adjusted odds ratio = 2.49, 95% confidence interval: (1.42, 4.37)), current khat chewing (adjusted odds ratio = 6.23, 95% confidence interval: (3.8, 9.92)), high level of psychological distress (adjusted odds ratio = 7.69, 95% confidence interval: (4.16, 14.28)) and poor social support (adjusted odds ratio = 2.30, 95% confidence interval: (1.27, 4.18)) were significantly associated with alcohol use disorder. Conclusion: A large percentage of respondents in our sample had an alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use problems were linked to being men, under the age of 33 years old, current khat chewing, current cigarette smoking, a high level of psychological distress, and poor of social support. As a result, early screening, public health intervention programs and establishing appropriate referral linkages with mental health facilities are recommended.Recent publications 1. Kassaw, Chalachew. "The magnitude of psychological problem and associated factor in response to COVID-19 pandemic among communities living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 2020: a cross-sectional study design." Psychology Research and Behavior Management (2020): 631-640. 2. Kassaw, Chalachew, and Seid Shumye. "The prevalence of suicidal behavior and its associated factors among wives with polygamy marriage living in Gedeo zone, southern Ethiopia, 2020." PloS one 16.10 (2021): e0259029. 3. Kassaw, Chalachew, and Digvijay Pandey. "The current mental health crisis of COVID-19 pandemic among communities living in Gedeo Zone Dilla, SNNP, Ethiopia, April 2020." Journal of psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health 8.1 (2021): 5-9.
Chalachew Kassaw is a renowned researcher specializing in the field of mental health and addiction. With an impressive academic background, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology before furthering his education with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Passionate about the issues related to mental health and addiction, he has dedicated his career to understanding the complexities and challenges associated with these areas. With an inquisitive and innovative mindset, Mr. Kassaw has conducted extensive research on various aspects surrounding mental health and addiction. His work has shed light on prevention strategies, early intervention methods, and effective treatment options for those grappling with mental health and addiction disorders. In addition to his research, Mr. Kassaw is an active contributor to his field. He frequently publishes his findings in reputable academic journals and shares his expertise through speaking engagements and conferences. His charismatic speaking style and ability to present complex topics in a relatable manner have made him a sought-after participant in conferences around the globe. he aw's expertise, dedication, and contributions to the field of mental health and addiction make him an ideal participant in any conference seeking to gain insight into these crucial areas of study.
