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Palliative Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology Stroke and Clinical Trials
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Journal of Research and Reports in Gynecology and Obstetrics | Volume: 3
Effect of substance abuse on sports (personnel) in Uganda
Kiyemba Ronald
Sports Coach, Uganda
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
Speaker Biography
Kiyemba Ronald is a Coach for Uganda Cycling National teams. He holds a Degree in Sports
Science.
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Kiyemba Ronald, Res Rep Gynaecol Obstet, Volume 3
DOI: 10.4066/2591-7366-C1-003