The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces

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dc.contributor.authorHarker Burnhams, Nadine
dc.contributor.authorDada, Siphokazi
dc.contributor.authorLinda, Betty
dc.contributor.authorMyers, Bronwyn
dc.contributor.authorParry, Charles
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-08T07:20:26Z
dc.date.available2021-10-08T07:20:26Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: The use of alcohol and other drugs (AODs) in the workplace has a major impact on the health and productivity of the workforce globally. Yet information on this issue is limited in South Africa (SA). OBJECTIVE: To describe the nature and extent of AOD problems in selected workplace settings in SA. METHODS: Secondary data analysis was conducted on a large dataset compiled by an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provider in SA. As part of an EAP risk audit, assessments for AOD-related problems were completed for each employee accessing EAP services (n=10 428) between 2005 and 2011. Data on the socio-demographic profiles, AOD use and impact of AOD use on the work performance of employees were analysed. RESULTS: Findings indicate that employed men are more likely to experience alcohol-related problems than women, the latter demonstrating a higher percentage of drug-related problems. The majority of referrals to the EAPs emanate from the public, industrial and financial sectors. AOD-related problems were also found to significantly impact on employee work performance. CONCLUSIONS: The study begins to address the knowledge gap on the extent of AOD use in SA workplaces and points to the need for further investigations into the exact nature of AOD use. In addition, the study highlights the need for intervention programmes and policies suited to the workplace.
dc.identifier.apacitationHarker Burnhams, N., Dada, S., Linda, B., Myers, B., & Parry, C. (2013). The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces. <i>South African Medical Journal</i>, 103(11), 845 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34915en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationHarker Burnhams, Nadine, Siphokazi Dada, Betty Linda, Bronwyn Myers, and Charles Parry "The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces." <i>South African Medical Journal</i> 103, 11. (2013): 845 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34915en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationHarker Burnhams, N., Dada, S., Linda, B., Myers, B. & Parry, C. 2013. The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces. <i>South African Medical Journal.</i> 103(11):845 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34915en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0038-2469
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Harker Burnhams, Nadine AU - Dada, Siphokazi AU - Linda, Betty AU - Myers, Bronwyn AU - Parry, Charles AB - BACKGROUND: The use of alcohol and other drugs (AODs) in the workplace has a major impact on the health and productivity of the workforce globally. Yet information on this issue is limited in South Africa (SA). OBJECTIVE: To describe the nature and extent of AOD problems in selected workplace settings in SA. METHODS: Secondary data analysis was conducted on a large dataset compiled by an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provider in SA. As part of an EAP risk audit, assessments for AOD-related problems were completed for each employee accessing EAP services (n=10 428) between 2005 and 2011. Data on the socio-demographic profiles, AOD use and impact of AOD use on the work performance of employees were analysed. RESULTS: Findings indicate that employed men are more likely to experience alcohol-related problems than women, the latter demonstrating a higher percentage of drug-related problems. The majority of referrals to the EAPs emanate from the public, industrial and financial sectors. AOD-related problems were also found to significantly impact on employee work performance. CONCLUSIONS: The study begins to address the knowledge gap on the extent of AOD use in SA workplaces and points to the need for further investigations into the exact nature of AOD use. In addition, the study highlights the need for intervention programmes and policies suited to the workplace. DA - 2013 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town IS - 11 J1 - South African Medical Journal LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2013 SM - 0038-2469 T1 - The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces TI - The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34915 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/34915
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationHarker Burnhams N, Dada S, Linda B, Myers B, Parry C. The extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces. South African Medical Journal. 2013;103(11):845 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34915.en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Health
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.sourceSouth African Medical Journal
dc.source.journalissue11
dc.source.journalvolume103
dc.source.pagination845 - 177
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.7196/samj.7195
dc.subject.otherAdult
dc.subject.otherFemale
dc.subject.otherHumans
dc.subject.otherMale
dc.subject.otherRetrospective Studies
dc.subject.otherSex Factors
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherSubstance-Related Disorders
dc.subject.otherWorkplace
dc.titleThe extent of problematic alcohol and other drug use within selected South African workplaces
dc.typeJournal Article
uct.type.publicationResearch
uct.type.resourceJournal Article
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