LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG SPOUSE OF ALCOHOLICS IN SELECTED COMMUNITY OF HARIDWAR

Author Name: 1. Muskan R, Malvi R 1. Komal C 1. Nidhi T 1. Lakshay 1. Mona S 2. Anjana Williams

Volume/Issue: 02/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2021-66855423/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Students of Shri Swami Bhumanand College of Nursing, Haridwar, UK, India
2. Prof. & HOD Mental Health Nursing, Shri Swami Bhumanand College of Nursing Haridwar, UK, India

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both physical and emotional dependence on alcohol. It is also known as alcohol use disorder, a condition in which a person has a desire or physical need to consume alcohol, even though it hurts their body. Methods: A Non Experimental descriptive exploratory design was used to conduct the present study using purposive sampling techniques. Perceived Stress Scale was used to collect the data from 39 participants. Result: A total of 39 females participated in the study. More than half (64%) of females were between the age group of 28-48 years. Stress was found to be evident among Spouses of alcoholics. Conclusions: Increasing stress among partners of alcoholics could lead to serious health problems in the longer run. It is not only a person who abuses alcohol but others in the family who suffers.

Key words: Level of Stress, Alcoholics, Spouse of Alcoholics