Factors Associated with Intention to Use Alcohol Among In-School Adolescents in Ado-Odo/Ota Ogun State Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: Understanding the factors that contribute to an individual's intention to use alcohol is crucial in developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. Hence, this study investigated the various factors that influence the intention to use alcohol among in-school adolescents. Methodology: A multistage probability sampling method was adopted to select the schools in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. Result: More than half, 227 (53.7%) of the respondents had a high level of knowledge regarding alcohol consumption; majority, 255 (60.3%) of the respondents had a negative attitude towards alcohol consumption. Majority, 309 (73.0%) of the respondents had a negative subjective norm; majority, 308 (72.8%) of the respondents had poor intentions towards alcohol consumption. Conclusion: The result showed that respondents’ families, friends, media, and environment contributed immensely to respondents’ intention to use alcohol. Insufficient knowledge, attitude, and subjective norms (such as family, friends, media, and environment) all played a role in respondents’ intention to consume alcohol in the future.