TABLE 2.
Effects of alcohol use amongst the learners.
| Response | Male | Female | Total | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absenting self from school because of alcohol use | ||||
| Yes | 26 (6.7%) | 13 (3.3%) | 39 (10.0%) | 0.010 |
| No | 151 (39.4%) | 193 (50.3%) | 344 (89.8%) | |
| Embarrassment caused by drinking | ||||
| Yes | 47 (12.3%) | 78 (20.3%) | 125 (32.6%) | 0.02 |
| No | 130 (33.9%) | 128 (33.4%) | 258 (67.4%) | |
| Failure to do homework after alcohol consumption | ||||
| Yes | 42 (11%) | 29 (7.6%) | 71 (18.5%) | 0.015 |
| No | 135 (35.2%) | 177 (46.2%) | 312 (81.5%) | |
| Unable to study for a test after alcohol use | ||||
| Yes | 37 (9.7%) | 24 (6.3%) | 61 (15.9%) | 0.014 |
| No | 140 (36.6%) | 182 (48.6%) | 322 (84.1%) | |