Drivers of illicit alcohol consumption among at-risk populations aged 15–29 years old in Zambia: a qualitative perspective
Despite policies and state agencies banning illicit alcohol sale and production, the sale of alcoholic beverages to young people and weak enforcement of regulations across the country, especially in urban areas increases young people's risk of consuming illicit alcohol. Applying the social-ecological model emphasizes the need for multi-level interventions. These interventions should target individuals, communities, and policy levels. Specifically, they should aim to regulate alcohol consumption, disrupt the social environments that promote illicit alcohol consumption, and ultimately facilitate positive behavior change among young people.
Authors
- Fastone Goma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9159-1621)
- Tulani Francis L. Matenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2145-002X)
- Ahmed Ogwell
- Tom Achoki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6309-8904)
- Cosmas Zyambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1913-3367)
- Dhally M. Menda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7789-1919)
- Masauso Moses Phiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7653-7988)
- Angela Maria Rizzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8582-0432)
- Musawa Mukupa
- Richard Zulu
- Kumbulani Mabanti
- Anna Hainze
Institutions
- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (ZM)
- University of Lusaka (ZM)
- Epilepsy Foundation (US)
- Institute for Family Health (US)
- University of Zambia (ZM)
- United Nations Foundation (US)
- Anheuser-Busch InBev (United States) (US)
- World Health Organization - Zambia (ZM)
- Churches Health Assoication Of Zambia (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1444334
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.13