Regretting it After? Focus Group Perspectives on Alcohol Consumption, Nonconsensual Sex and False Allegations of Rape

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Gunby ◽  
Anna Carline ◽  
Caryl Beynon
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
False Allegations ◽  
Nonconsensual Sex

Effects of Alcohol Consumption and Abuse Among Younger Adults in Nsukka, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 612-625
Author(s):  
Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu ◽  
Christian Chiedozie Iyiani ◽  
Christopher Ndubuisi Ngwu ◽  
Stanley Emeka Agholor ◽  
Brian Obue Eyang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Depth Interviews

Globally, there has been availability and misuse of alcohol among youths and the consequences have been a thing of serious concern. This study investigates the effects of alcohol consumption and abuse among younger adults in Nsukka, Nigeria. The study used a multi stage random sample of 110 younger adults aged 17-40 years. They were interviewed using in-depth interviews (10) and Focus Group Discussions (10 FGD) that elicited information on the effects of alcohol consumption and abuse among younger adults. The qualitative data generated were analyzed in themes. Results indicate that majority of the respondents negatively perceived alcohol consumption to be depraved due to its health, religious and social implications, especially when it is abused. However, they conserved that many positive benefits are inherent in alcohol consumption if it is not abused. Given the rate of alcohol abuse among younger adults as findings show, there is the urgent need for policies and programmes that will help regulate alcohol consumption and abuse. This will go a long way in sensitizing, rehabilitating and reintegrating alcohol addicts and the at-risk persons to the larger society and the findings has potentials to influence policies on alcoholism.

scholarly journals Health Impacts of Alcohol Consumption: Report on Focus Group Findings

2021 ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
M. M. Theingi ◽  
S. K. Sakthiavelan ◽  
R. Kirtisha ◽  
R. Jeswary ◽  
R. Gowsshalya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Alcohol Drinking ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Moderate Amount ◽  
Age Range

Introduction: Alcohol is one of the most widely used drug substances in the world. Most people drink a small or moderate amount of alcohol to make them calm and enhance their social activities. Alcohol have become many individuals’ livelihood and that itself is a major catastrophe for some people. This study aims to obtain perspectives in regards to Alcohol consumption among participants of different age groups, education backgrounds, religions, races and social statuses. Methods: A focus group discussion consists of 3 male and 3 female Malaysians with age range from 16 to 45 was conducted. It consists of a mix group of alcohol consumers and non-alcohol consumers, students and adults from different racial backgrounds, genders and age groups. The participants were approached through qualitative research where they were asked both open-ended and close-ended questions based on various themes regarding the subject matter. Results: In this study, peer pressure is one of the root causes that made most of the participants to initially try alcohol. Family’s acceptance towards alcohol drinking becomes a confounding factor that gives the child to do as they wish. Those who are still in school or universities showed that they consumed more alcohol. The realization of the younger age group towards health implications of alcohol consumption is still poor compared to those of the older age group. Although participants were well aware of the social problems, it is limited to their experiences as well as social backgrounds. Conclusion: Participants’ knowledge regarding alcohol consumption has to be improved. Further analysis on the alcohol drinking behaviour on a larger scale might be needed to alleviate all the problems caused by alcohol consumption.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption features and strategy to reduce its consumption among HIV-positive inpatient and outpatient patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
A. A. Yakovlev ◽  
J. Kelly ◽  
A. G. Dyachkov ◽  
V. B. Musatov ◽  
Y. A. Amirkhanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Periodic Monitoring ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Focus Group Method ◽  
Dangerous Level

Objective: To assess the patterns of alcohol consumption by HIV-positive patients and to determine effective and ineffective strategies to reduce harm from alcohol consumption.Methods: A survey of 286 HIV-positive inpatient and outpatient patients was carried out as well as a qualitative study by focus group method of HIV-positive individuals living in St. Petersburg.Results: Almost the half of patients has demonstrated a dangerous level of alcohol consumption that affected adherence to treatment. Persons closest to HIV-positive patients have both positive and negative effect on the patterns of alcohol consumption.Conclusions: Alcohol consumption is a common behavioral practice among HIV-positive patients requiring periodic monitoring. Persons closest to a patient influence his/her behavior and can be used in planning of preventive measures in addictive pathology. 

scholarly journals Point-of-Purchase Alcohol Ads in One Low-Income Community in Central California

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-80
Author(s):  
Gabriel James M. Garcia ◽  
Deborah C. Glik ◽  
Michael Prelip ◽  
Amy Myerson
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Central California ◽  
Alcohol Policies ◽  
Alcohol Marketing ◽  
Point Of Purchase ◽  
Group Interviews

This study explores the occurrence of point-of-purchase (POP) alcohol ads in one low-income community Central California, identifies their target audience and themes, and obtains their perspective on how the ads influence women’s alcohol consumption. Methods included observation of POP alcohol ads in local supermarket and convenience stores that sell alcohol products, content analysis of a selection of these POP alcohol ads, and focus group discussions with young women who are mostly in their twenties from both Latina and non-Latina backgrounds. A total of 2,021 POP alcohol ads were observed in 164 retail establishments that sell alcohol. Of these ads, we took photos of 64 different ads for content analysis. Our content analysis indicated that most POP alcohol poster ads appealed both to men and women, with themes mainly related to sex and sports. Focus group interviews indicated that sex and sports-themed alcohol ads, coupled with the presence of peers and family members that drink alcohol, are influential in women’s decisions to drink. The influence of alcohol ads on norms regarding alcohol consumption warrant stronger anti-alcohol policies, such as the banning alcohol ads in places frequented by minors, and the implementation of anti-alcohol marketing campaigns with a health consequences focus.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Motivators for Moderate Drinking among Young Asian Flushers in Singapore

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1897
Author(s):  
Hye Kyung Kim ◽  
Rachel Lim Si En ◽  
Dorothy Wong Kang Min
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Health Campaign ◽  
Moderate Drinking ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Information Gap ◽  
Survey Results

Asians are more susceptible to alcohol flush syndrome and its associated health risks because they are genetically predisposed towards it. Guided by the theory of planned behaviour, this research examined the psychosocial factors associated with moderate alcohol consumption, in order to inform the development of a health campaign targeting young Asian “flushers” in Singapore. We employed a mixed-method design comprising an online survey and focus group discussions. The survey results identified perceived behavioural control as the most salient belief associated with moderate drinking intentions, particularly for Asian flushers. Although Asian flushers had more positive attitudes towards, and perceived behavioural control about drinking in moderation, they were more likely to consider that their peers disapprove of such a practice, compared to non-flushers. Additionally, Asian flushers did not consider themselves as having a higher risk of long-term health effects from alcohol consumption than non-Flushers despite their actual high-risk status. Focus group findings suggest that young Asian flushers have poor knowledge of, and skills associated with moderate drinking, in addition to feeling self-imposed social pressure. The study findings provide practical insights into bridging the information gap on Asian flush and promoting Asian flushers’ drinking in moderation.

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