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    Family attributes on alcohol use-disorder among recovering clients in selected rehabilitation centers within Nairobi City county, Kenya
    (Mount Kenya University, 2024-04) Kuria, Marypiah Wairimu Gatura
    Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a burden to individuals, families, and the society. In most societies, the first socialization is mainly the family; particularly parents. This study assessed the influence of family attributes on AUD among recovering clients in selected rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to find out the influence of family culture on AUD among recovering clients, to examine the extent family socio-economic status influence AUD, to investigate the influence of parenting styles on AUD, and lastly to assess the influence of family alcohol use on AUD. The study was guided by three interrelated theories; the Family System Theory (FST), Social Learning Theory (SLT), and Choice Theory (CT). Ex post facto research design guided the study with a target population of 187 recovering clients composed of 161 males and 26 females. Following Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) table of sample size determination, the sample size (n =152 males) and (n = 26 females). The representative sample was attained by using Stratified and Simple Random Sampling methods. Pilot study was conducted in Kiambu County in NACADA accredited rehabilitation Centers to determine the validity of the data collection tools while the Split-half method was used to determine the reliability of the research instruments. A reliability level of 0.79 was accepted for the study. Qualitative data was collected through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and analysed using the content analysis under themes in line with the study objectives. Quantitative data was collected using 5-point Likert structured questionnaires. Data collected from the field was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Inferential statistics involved hypothesis testing through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 for windows. Pearson’s correlation Coefficient and Chi-square tests were used to test the hypotheses and generate relationships between variables. The level of statistical significance was p = .05. Respective test results showed that, family culture, family socioeconomic status, family alcohol use, as well as parenting styles had significant correlation with alcohol use disorder exhibited by recovering clients in selected rehabilitation Centers within Nairobi City County, Kenya. The researcher recommends abstinence from alcohol use if there is a family member suffering from AUD, education on productive financial management and the training in effective parenting styles. Following these finding, the researcher also recommended more studies on personal factors and alcohol use disorder, and the protective factors against AUD.