1.Alcohol Consumption Practices Among Nepali Migrant Workers in Shah Alam, Selangor
Hasanain Faisal Ghazi ; Mohammed A. AbdalQader ; Mohammed Faez Baobaid ; Indang Ariati Ariffin ; Mariam-Aisha Fatima ; Afrisya Adlina Mohd Azhar ; Muhammad Mukhlis Ma&rsquo ; arof ; Tiba Nezar Hasan ; Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
International Journal of Public Health Research 2021;11(2):1433-1438
Introduction:
Malaysia has been considered an industrialized country and there is a demand
for manpower in low-skilled jobs which usually filled by migrant workers.
Therefore, this study focused to identify the level of alcohol consumption and
its associated factors among Nepali migrant workers in Shah Alam, Selangor.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study using a convenient sampling method was conducted
among 233 Nepali migrant workers in Shah Alam, Selangor using a selfadministered questionnaire. A validated questionnaire (The Alcohol Use
Disorder Identification Test) by WHO was used in the study.
Results:
The results showed that 60.09% of Nepali workers consumed alcohol with
most of them are in low (31.43%) and medium (29.28%) risk level for alcohol
consumption. The empirical findings revealed a significant association
between income, education level, and peer pressure with alcohol consumption
(p value <0.001 respectively). However, the study found no association
between age, marital status, years of working, and body mass index with
alcohol consumption (p value= 0.44, 0.19, 0.42, 0.40 respectively).
Conclusion
In conclusion, most Nepali migrant workers consumed alcohol but in low and
medium risk severity. The results highlighted socio-demographic factors such
as income and education as well as peer pressure among the important factors
affecting alcohol consumption. Thus, it is important to address this issue by
creating awareness by conducting health talk and campaign. This can give a
clear idea to migrant workers on the health effect of alcohol consumption.
More education and promotion are needed to address the health effect of
excessive alcohol consumption and work productivity among migrant workers
in their own language.