Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Support for Product Information and Health Messaging on Alcohol Packaging: A Cross-Sectional Study in the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snigdha Peddireddy ◽  
Sadie Boniface ◽  
Nathan Critchlow ◽  
Jessica Newberry Le Vay ◽  
Katherine Severi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Product Labelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Health Messaging

Abstract Aims Adolescents in the UK are among the heaviest drinkers in Europe. The World Health Organization recommends alcohol product labelling to inform consumers about product information and health risks associated with alcohol use. This study investigates support for product information and health messaging on alcohol packaging among UK adolescents. Methods The 2019 UK Youth Alcohol Policy Survey was an online cross-sectional survey among 3388 adolescents aged 11–19. Participants indicated their support for seven forms of messaging on packaging (e.g. number of alcohol units, links to health conditions). Logistic regression models investigated associations between support for each of the seven forms and alcohol use, perceived risks of alcohol use, and previous exposure to messaging. Results Between 60 and 79% of adolescents were supportive of different aspects of product labelling. Compared to lower-risk drinkers, higher-risk drinkers (AUDIT-C 5+) had higher odds of supporting including the number of alcohol units (OR: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.31–2.54), calories (OR: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.04–1.68), and strength of the product (OR: 1.73, 95% CI: 1.19–2.52) but lower odds of supporting including information on alcohol-related health conditions (OR: 0.68, 95% CI: 0.53–0.87). Adolescents who perceived risks of alcohol use more strongly were more likely to support all forms of product information and messaging. Conclusions The majority of adolescents supported improved alcohol labelling. Higher-risk drinkers were supportive of improved product information but less supportive of health-related messaging. Adolescents who believe alcohol carries health risks were more likely to support messaging.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Patterns of Alcohol Use and Knowledge of Alcohol-Attributable Health Conditions: A Survey Among Students at a South African University

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 455-464
Author(s):  
Andrew Mandeya ◽  
Daniel Ter Goon
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
South African ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risky Alcohol ◽  
Alcohol Users ◽  
The Relationship

Background: While many studies exist on the prevalence of alcohol use among South African university students, such information is scant for universities in the Eastern Cape Province. This study examines the prevalence of alcohol use among students at one university in the Eastern Cape, the relationship between such use and the knowledge of alcohol-attributable health conditions and biographical characteristics. Methods: The cross-sectional study involved 213 students enrolled in a statistics service course. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on various biographical characteristics, alcohol use and health knowledge. The English version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) questionnaire was used to measure alcohol use. The Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare health knowledge across levels of alcohol use and biographical variables. Multiple logistic regression was applied to determine patterns of association between alcohol use and health knowledge, and biographical variables. Results: The prevalence rates of alcohol use and risky alcohol use were 58.2% and 42.7%, respectively. Health knowledge was generally low and significantly higher among alcohol users (Z=-2.7; p=0.0074) and those whose fathers had a post-matric education X2=6.4; p=0.0410) and/or employment (Z=-2.7; p=0.0064). Males, returning students and those with employed fathers were found to have a higher chance of alcohol use. Conclusion: Alcohol use among students was high and knowledge of alcohol-attributable diseases was low. These results suggest a need for health promotion interventions for the general student population and/or risk reduction interventions for risky alcohol users.

Spirituality and substance use in a sample of Russian adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pallav Pokhrel ◽  
Steve Sussman ◽  
Shekhar Regmi ◽  
Jeffrey S. Hallam ◽  
Vadim Kniazev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Religious Background ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Aim: The aim was to examine the effects of spirituality on recent cigarette and alcohol use, intentions to use cigarette and alcohol, and perceived risks of cigarette/alcohol use in a sample of Russian adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional data were obtained from 362 10th graders from Ufa, Russia. Results: Adolescents scoring higher on spirituality were significantly more likely to report lower levels of intentions to use cigarettes or alcohol. However, spirituality was not associated with recent cigarette/alcohol use or perceived risks. Analyzed separately for ethnic Russians and non-Russians, the relationship between spirituality and intentions were significant only among ethnic non-Russians. Conclusions: Our data suggests that the protective effects of spirituality on substance use may not be universal and may depend on subjects’ national, ethnic, or religious background.

Association between intelligent quotient and oral health conditions among 13–15 year old intellectually disabled children

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagadeeswara Rao Sukhabogi ◽  
Dolar Doshi ◽  
Sankepalli Shwetha ◽  
Hariprasad Gone ◽  
Kandadi Vasavi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Intelligent Quotient

AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the relationship between intelligence quotient and oral health conditions among intellectually disabled children.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 13–15 year old intellectually disabled children at National Institute of Mental Health, Hyderabad. The survey comprised of classification of intellectually disabled children based on their intelligent quotient (IQ) levels along with clinical oral examination using World health organization (WHO) oral health assessment form (2013). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 21.0. p<0.05 was statistically significant.ResultsThe mean age of study participants was 13.73 ± 3.04 years. Based on IQ levels, majority of the participants had moderate retardation (41.8%) and when oral health problems were compared, greater than 50% had gingivitis with mean DMFT scores of 2.48 ± 2.1. A significant higher mean DMFT scores were observed with profound retardation (4.74 ± 2.17) (p=0.000) whereas greater preponderance for oral health problems was observed among moderately retarded subjects.ConclusionsOverall majority of the study participants were moderately retarded children and had gingivitis. The higher mean DMFT score was observed with profound retardation with statistical significance. However, Greater percentage of oral health problems were among moderately retarded children. Hence intellectually disabled children should be encouraged to take care about oral health themselves under the guidance of their care takers.

scholarly journals Measurement of maternal functioning during pregnancy and postpartum: findings from the cross-sectional WHO pilot study in Jamaica, Kenya, and Malawi

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny A. Cresswell ◽  
Kelli D. Barbour ◽  
Doris Chou ◽  
Affette McCaw-Binns ◽  
Veronique Filippi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Absolute Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Functioning ◽  
Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽  
The World

Abstract Background The World Health Organization’s definition of maternal morbidity refers to “a negative impact on the woman’s wellbeing and/or functioning”. Many studies have documented the, mostly negative, effects of maternal ill-health on functioning. Although conceptually important, measurement of functioning remains underdeveloped, and the best way to measure functioning in pregnant and postpartum populations is unknown. Methods A cross-sectional study among women presenting for antenatal (N = 750) and postpartum (N = 740) care in Jamaica, Kenya and Malawi took place in 2015–2016. Functioning was measured through the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS-12). Data on health conditions and socio-demographic characteristics were collected through structured interview, medical record review, and clinical examination. This paper presents descriptive data on the distribution of functioning status among pregnant and postpartum women and examines the relationship between functioning and health conditions. Results Women attending antenatal care had a lower level of functioning than those attending postpartum care. Women with a health condition or associated demographic risk factor were more likely to have a lower level of functioning than those with no health condition. However, the absolute difference in functioning scores typically remained modest. Conclusions Functioning is an important concept which integrates a woman-centered approach to examining how a health condition affects her life, and ultimately her return to functioning after delivery. However, the WHODAS-12 may not be the optimal tool for use in this population and additional components to capture pregnancy-specific issues may be needed. Challenges remain in how to integrate functioning outcomes into routine maternal healthcare at-scale and across diverse settings.

scholarly journals Prevalence and determinants of alcohol use among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhanie Mekuriaw ◽  
Zelalem Belayneh ◽  
Alemayehu Molla ◽  
Tsegaye Mehare
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Alcohol use is a challenging problem which attributes to more than 5% of the overall global burden of disease. It is more common among persons with HIV infection than the general population. Although there are separate studies regarding people with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia, their results are highly variable and discrepant. The objectives of this study will be to evaluate the prevalence of alcohol use and to identify its associated factors among people with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. Methods A systematic search of electronic databases (from inception onwards) of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library will be conducted. Moreover, grey literatures will be searched from different sources (such as Google Scholar, OpenGrey, and World Health Organization websites). Reference lists of the selected articles will also be searched manually. Observational studies (cross-sectional, case-control, cohort) reporting the prevalence of alcohol use and/or its associated factors among adults with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia will be included. The primary outcomes will be the prevalence of alcohol use among HIV/AIDS population. Secondary outcomes will be the determinants of alcohol use described in the included studies. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations and full-text articles and extract data. The studies’ methodological quality (or bias) will be appraised using an appropriate tool. If feasible, we will conduct a random effects meta-analysis of observational data. Heterogeneity of primary studies will be assessed using the I2 test. Prevalence estimates will be stratified according to gender, age, and geographical location. Small-study effects (publication bias) also will be examined. Discussion Our systematic review and meta-analysis will prevail the pooled prevalence of alcohol use and its determinants among people with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. The finding of this study will be helpful to design appropriate preventive and interventional strategies for alcohol use among people with HIV/AIDS. This can have direct or indirect policy responses and clinical implications. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42019132524

scholarly journals Cross-national differences in the prevalence and correlates of burden among older family caregivers in the World Health Organization World Mental Health (WMH) Surveys

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 865-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Shahly ◽  
S. Chatterji ◽  
M. J. Gruber ◽  
A. Al-Hamzawi ◽  
J. Alonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
National Differences

BackgroundCurrent trends in population aging affect both recipients and providers of informal family caregiving, as the pool of family caregivers is shrinking while demand is increasing. Epidemiological research has not yet examined the implications of these trends for burdens experienced by aging family caregivers.MethodCross-sectional community surveys in 20 countries asked 13 892 respondents aged 50+ years about the objective (time, financial) and subjective (distress, embarrassment) burdens they experience in providing care to first-degree relatives with 12 broadly defined serious physical and mental conditions. Differential burden was examined by country income category, kinship status and type of condition.ResultsAmong the 26.9–42.5% respondents in high-, upper-middle-, and low-/lower-middle-income countries reporting serious relative health conditions, 35.7–42.5% reported burden. Of those, 25.2–29.0% spent time and 13.5–19.4% money, while 24.4–30.6% felt distress and 6.4–21.7% embarrassment. Mean caregiving hours per week in those giving any time were 16.6–23.6 (169.9–205.8 h/week per 100 people aged 50+ years). Burden in low-/lower-middle-income countries was 2- to 3-fold higher than in higher-income countries, with any financial burden averaging 14.3% of median family income in high-, 17.7% in upper-middle-, and 39.8% in low-/lower-middle-income countries. Higher burden was reported by women than men and for conditions of spouses and children than parents or siblings.ConclusionsUncompensated family caregiving is an important societal asset that offsets rising formal healthcare costs. However, the substantial burdens experienced by aging caregivers across multiple family health conditions and geographic regions threaten the continued integrity of their caregiving capacity. Initiatives supporting older family caregivers are consequently needed, especially in low-/lower-middle-income countries.

scholarly journals Adolescent Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake is Associated With Parent Intake, Not Knowledge of Health Risks

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1661-1670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Lundeen ◽  
Sohyun Park ◽  
Stephen Onufrak ◽  
Solveig Cunningham ◽  
Heidi M. Blanck
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Parent Knowledge ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Sweetened Beverage

Purpose: To examine associations of adolescent sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake with parent SSB intake and parent and adolescent knowledge of SSB-related health risks. Design: Quantitative, cross-sectional. Setting: 2014 SummerStyles survey. Subjects: Nine hundred and ninety parent and adolescent (12-17 years) pairs. Measures: The outcome was self-reported adolescent intake (0, >0 to <1, or ≥1 time/day) of SSBs (soda, fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks, other SSBs). The exposures were self-reported parent SSB intake (0, >0 to <1, ≥1 to <2, or ≥2 times/day) and parent and adolescent knowledge of SSB-related health risks (weight gain, diabetes, and dental caries). Analysis: Separate multinomial logistic regression models were used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for adolescent SSB intake ≥1 time/day (ref: 0 times/day), according to (1) parent SSB intake and (2) parent and (3) adolescent knowledge. Results: About 31% of adolescents consumed SSBs ≥1 time/day, and 43.2% of parents consumed SSBs ≥2 times/day. Adolescent and parent knowledge that SSB intake is related to health conditions ranged from 60.7% to 80.4%: weight gain (75.0% and 80.4%, respectively), diabetes (60.7% and 71.4%, respectively), and dental caries (77.5% and 72.9%, respectively). In adjusted models, adolescent SSB intake ≥1 time/day was associated with parent intake ≥2 times/day (aOR = 3.30; 95% confidence interval = 1.62-6.74) but not with parent or adolescent knowledge of health risks. Conclusion: Parental SSB intake may be an important factor in understanding adolescent behavior; knowledge of SSB-related health conditions alone may not influence adolescent SSB behavior.

scholarly journals Adolescent alcohol use in Estonia compared to that in Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden: results from cross-sectional surveys, 2003–2015

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisy Kudre ◽  
Sigrid Vorobjov ◽  
Kersti Pärna
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

Abstract Background: Patterns of alcohol use often start developing during adolescence and are associated with alcohol use and dependence during adulthood. The aims of the study were to describe trends in the prevalence of monthly alcohol use from 2003 to 2015 and to analyze the associations between alcohol use and family-related and school-related factors, risk behavioral factors and perceived alcohol availability in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden.Methods: The study used nationally representative data of 15–16-year-old adolescents from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD). Data from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden collected in 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015 were utilized (n=57,779). The prevalence of monthly alcohol use and light and strong alcohol use was calculated for each study year in all countries. A chi-square test for trend was used to evaluate statistically significant changes in alcohol use over the study period. Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the association between alcohol use and different factors. Fully adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated.Results: Monthly alcohol use decreased significantly among 15–16-year-old boys and girls in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden from 2003 to 2015. In 2015, the prevalence of monthly alcohol use among boys was 36.1% in Estonia, 44.3% in Latvia, 32.4% in Lithuania, 32.3% in Finland, and 22.4% in Sweden, and among girls, it was 39.1%, 45.9%, 35.6%, 31.8%, and 29.1%, respectively. In Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden, girls had higher odds of monthly alcohol use than boys. In all countries, higher odds of monthly alcohol use were observed among adolescents who skipped school, smoked cigarettes, used cannabis, perceived alcohol to be easy to access and had parents who did not know always/often about their child’s whereabouts on Saturday nights.Conclusion: From 2003 to 2015, monthly alcohol use decreased in Estonia as well as in neighboring countries such as Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden. The factors related to alcohol use in all five countries were generally similar. Based on the study results, health promotion and alcohol policy interventions could be improved to decrease and prevent alcohol use among adolescents.

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Alcohol Use in Selected Urban Communities in Ibadan, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110065
Author(s):  
Tolulope Aremu ◽  
Ifeoluwa B. Anibijuwon ◽  
Yetunde O. John-Akinola ◽  
Mojisola Oluwasanu ◽  
Oladimeji Oladepo
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Nigeria is ranked high among African countries in the consumption of alcohol and the national adult per capita consumption was estimated at 12.3litres. Harmful alcohol use is the sixth leading cause of disability and deaths in Nigeria. This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use in selected urban communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. This community-based cross sectional study was conducted among 500 respondents in two selected urban communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. The World Health Organization STEPS tool was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of respondents and the history of alcohol use. Alcohol users were categorized into ever consumed, current consumers, consumers within last 12 months, and frequent consumers within 30 days (low, medium, and high consumers).Chi-square analysis was used to identify factors associated with the different categories of alcohol consumption. The mean age of the respondents was 35.36 ± 12.24 years. Almost one third of the participants (29.0%) reported they had ever consumed alcohol and (13.6%) had consumed alcohol within 30 days prior to the study. Factors significantly associated with the ever-use of alcohol were gender ( p = 0.000), and income ( p = 0.000). Current use of alcohol had a statistically significant relationship with male gender ( p = 0.000). The prevalence of high alcohol use is low in the sample of urban communities studied, and factors influencing include sex, marital status, level of education, income. These results should inform policy decisions to address the alcohol use in urban communities in Southwest Nigeria.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use among pregnant adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 433-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Uchôa Portela Veloso ◽  
Claudete Ferreira de Souza Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Pregnant Adolescents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Health Organization

AIM: to identify alcohol use and the associated factors in pregnant adolescents of the municipality of Teresina-PI. METHOD: this is cross-sectional study with 256 pregnant adolescents whose data were obtained through questionnaires covering socioeconomic, pregnancy and alcohol consumption characteristics and through the application of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, an instrument developed by the World Health Organization for screening for the excessive use of alcohol. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test and odds ratio. RESULTS: the study indicates a prevalence of 32.4% for alcohol use during pregnancy in adolescents. Of these, 36.1% had scores consistent with risky use. The factors associated with an increased risk of alcohol use during pregnancy are: not having a partner, living on less than 1 minimum wage, not being religious, performing up to 3 prenatal consultations, having suffered violence and alcohol use in previous pregnancies. CONCLUSION: a high prevalence of alcohol consumption by pregnant adolescents and various risk factors involved in this process were identified. These data reflect the need for the use, by nurses, of screening technologies for alcohol consumption during pregnancy and health promotion strategies among groups of adolescents.

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