Effect of substance abuse on sports (personnel) in Uganda

doi:10.4066/2591-7366-C1-003

Effect of substance abuse on sports (personnel) in Uganda

Joint Event on International Conference on Palliative Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology & International Conference on Stroke and Clinical Trials
February 28-March 01, 2019 | Paris, France

Kiyemba Ronald

Sports Coach, Uganda

Posters & Accepted Abstracts : Res Rep Gynaecol Obstet

DOI: 10.4066/2591-7366-C1-003

Abstract:

Statement of the Problem: Substance abuse is popular on the increase in our low income setting today for various reasons and is associated with poverty as a major risk factor. In Uganda mental illness has become common in sports and is often associated with substance enhancement from alcohol and marijuana intake. Some of the factors that have promoted this rise include physical pain, chronic injuries and pressure to produce results. The overall effect of this problem has led to addiction, low productivity, social dissociation and finally failure to perform in sports.

Method: We reviewed articles and references of related topics finding those relevant to the scope of the subject. Objectively closed ended questioners were given to 380 sports participants chosen from 12 sports centers (Pilot) areas under random distribution in 4 different regional urban setting in Uganda. They were assessed on modified additional and productivity scales.

Findings: Northern region (n=60) 12 normal 48 (80%) addiction low productivity 0.83 (83.3%), Eastern region (n=100) 20 normal subjects, addiction 40 (40%) low productivity 47 (47%). Western region (n=90) addiction 23 (25.5%) low productivity 52 (57.7%) Central region (n=130) addiction 68 (52.3%) low productivity 39 (30%) urban region e.g. central have highest rates of addiction with low productivity due availability of drugs and cheap alcohol/ spirits on the market. Restrictions on alcohol is not observed within the local communities in the rural region’s sports men have highest low productivity due to poor social support, unemployment and no formal infrastructure.

Conclusion: Addiction and low productivity have affected the sports industry in Uganda leading to poor performance in sports

Biography:

Kiyemba Ronald is a Coach for Uganda Cycling National teams. He holds a Degree in Sports Science.

E-mail: kiyembaronald@live.com

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