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Lives versus livelihoods: South African adults' perspectives on the alcohol ban during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Source :
- Journal of Substance Use; Jun2023, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p436-440, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa implemented a national lockdown including a ban on the sale of alcohol. This paper describes adults' perspectives on this alcohol ban, focusing on whether they support or oppose this regulation. As part of a longitudinal study that documents South African's experiences of the COVID-19 lockdown, qualitative data were collected from 49 adults and analyzed thematically. Perspectives are framed around the overarching theme of "lives versus livelihoods," presented as support and/or opposition to the ban. Participants who endorsed the ban, as preserving "lives," thought that it facilitated social distancing and therefore limited the spread of COVID-19. Those who opposed the ban suggested that it undermined the "livelihoods" of South Africans, in the context of an already-strained economy. Our findings show that decisions around whether to support or oppose the alcohol ban were informed by critical reflections on the wider socio-behavioral and health implications of such regulations. Further implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14659891
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Substance Use
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163823063
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2022.2060141