Table 5 Perceived effects of alcohol consumption among the tertiary students
Variable | Frequency (n = 165) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause diarrhoea | ||
 Agree | 40 | 24.2 |
 Disagree | 125 | 75.8 |
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause stomach upset/pain | ||
 Agree | 76 | 46.1 |
 Disagree | 89 | 53.9 |
Can increase one’s chances of getting an accident | ||
 Agree | 66 | 40.0 |
 Disagree | 99 | 60.0 |
Can cause a bloated stomach | ||
 Agree | 134 | 20.6 |
 Disagree | 131 | 79.4 |
Can cause depressive feeling for weeks | ||
 Agree | 45 | 27.3 |
 Disagree | 120 | 72.7 |
Can cause one to vomit excessively | ||
 Agree | 89 | 53.9 |
 Disagree | 76 | 46.1 |
Serves as a risk factor for liver infection | ||
 Agree | 27 | 16.4 |
 Disagree | 138 | 83.6 |
Influence one to engage in unprotected sex | ||
 Agree | 58 | 35.1 |
 Disagree | 107 | 64.9 |
Can cause one to lose money and valuable items | ||
 Agree | 100 | 60.6 |
 Disagree | 65 | 39.4 |
Can cause one to incur debts | ||
 Agree | 25 | 15.2 |
 Disagree | 140 | 84.8 |
Can cause one to engage in petty theft | ||
 Agree | 37 | 22.4 |
 Disagree | 128 | 77.6 |