Alcohol use among adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from the Global School-based student health survey (2012–2017) using the socio-ecological model

Nuworza Kugbey; Stephen Manortey; Emmanuel Dziwornu; Frank Kyei‐Arthur; Millicent Ofori Boateng; Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor; Edward Kofi Sutherland

doi:10.1186/s12888-025-07555-z

November 12, 2025BMC PsychiatryOpen Access

Alcohol use among adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from the Global School-based student health survey (2012–2017) using the socio-ecological model

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Key Points

To examine alcohol use behaviours among adolescents across sub-Saharan Africa, assessing country-level differences.
Analysis of the Global School-based Student Health Survey data from 2012 to 2017
Utilization of the socio-ecological model to identify factors influencing alcohol use
Focus on multilevel vulnerability and resilience factors in different countries
Identified significant variations in alcohol use behaviours among adolescents across eight countries
Highlighted the need for targeted school-based public health interventions to address identified risk factors
Resilience and vulnerability factors were shown to impact alcohol use rates

Implication

Global survey demonstrates high alcohol use risk in adolescents, suggesting public health interventions are essential.

Abstract

This study highlights the urgency of addressing alcohol use behaviours among adolescents, taking into cognizance the prevalence and country-level variations. Multilevel vulnerability and resilience factors consistent with the socio-ecological model were identified, and they should be incorporated into school-based public health interventions to reduce the risk and burden of alcohol use among adolescents in SSA.

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Kugbey et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523d9c0ce034ddc35573d https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07555-z

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Alcohol use among adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from the Global School-based student health survey (2012–2017) using the socio-ecological model

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Alcohol use among adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from the Global School-based student health survey (2012–2017) using the socio-ecological model

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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