Social Workers’ Perceptions On The Implementation Of The Coalition On Responsible Drinking (CORD) Programme In Namibia

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to assess the perception of social workers on the implementation of the coalition on responsible drinking (CORD) programme in Namibia. The study investigated the achievements and challenges social workers at the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) experience in the implementation of the CORD programme. The study also obtained detailed information about the inputs, activities, and processes of the programme in order to uncover the achievements and challenges experienced during the programme implementation, the adequacy of resource allocation, and the availability and transparency of programme documentation. The main aim of the study was to collect data to assess the implementation of the CORD programme in preventing and mitigating alcohol abuse in Namibia by evaluating the opinions and perceptions of social workers who work directly with it. A quantitative research approach using a descriptive research design was adopted. A pilot study was conducted with ten (10) respondents in order to identify shortcomings and to correct the questionnaire. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that involved closed ended and open-ended questions in order to gather more detailed and complex information from the respondents. Sixty-four respondents were identified as the sample population. The questionnaire was mailed to the respondents. Fifty-five respondents returned a completed questionnaire.