scholarly journals Perceptions of and attitudes to alcohol use among Pakistani medical students

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-83
Author(s):  
Nazish Imran ◽  
Imran Ijaz Haider ◽  
Atif Sohail ◽  
Mohsan Zafar ◽  
Muhammad Riaz Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Excessive Alcohol ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Lower Income Countries ◽  
Harmful Effects

Studies worldwide have reported alarming rates of alcohol misuse among medical students (Webb et al, 1996; Kuo et al, 2002; Akvadar et al, 2004). These reports are surprising as well as of extreme concern, as medical professionals are supposedly more educated on the harmful effects of excessive alcohol consumption. The majority of studies exploring the knowledge and attitudes of medical students regarding alcohol have been from the USA and the UK, with only few from lower-income countries and the Islamic world (Kumar & Basu, 2000; Akvadar et al, 2004).

Self-reported alcohol consumption in doctors

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-441
Author(s):  
E Savage ◽  
L Sowole ◽  
S Shah ◽  
Z Mirza ◽  
C Cotzias
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Excessive Alcohol ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Harmful Effects

Abstract Background The UK government has prioritized reducing the harmful effects of excessive alcohol consumption on mental and physical well-being. Aims To assess self-reported alcohol consumption amongst doctors at an acute London Trust. Methods An opportunistic, anonymous, survey was conducted by Postgraduate Education Fellows over 2 weeks in December 2018. This included all grades of doctors from Foundation Year One to Consultant. The survey consisted of nine questions, modified from the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT) and CAGE questionnaire. Results Of 446 doctors within our institution, 109 completed the survey (24%). Fourteen per cent of those surveyed abstained from alcohol, 21% drank monthly or less, 31% drank between two to four times per month, 25% drank two to three times per week and 9% drank greater than four times per week. In the preceding 2 years, 9% reported being unable to do what was expected of them on at least one occasion due to alcohol. Five per cent were concerned about alcohol affecting their performance. Two per cent were annoyed by criticism of their drinking, 9% felt guilty about drinking and 4% needed an eye-opener. Eighteen per cent wanted to reduce their alcohol consumption; however, 43% of the 109 doctors surveyed were uncertain where to seek help. Conclusions Twenty per cent of surveyed doctors reported consuming potentially hazardous levels of alcohol and 18% of respondents wanted to cut down. Forty-three per cent were unaware of sources of support. Our findings suggest a role for collaboration between Occupational Health departments and Postgraduate Education teams to support doctors misusing alcohol.

Self-reported alcohol consumption in the Irish community dwelling elderly

2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Greene ◽  
Irene Bruce ◽  
Conal Cunningham ◽  
Davis Coakley ◽  
Brian A Lawlor
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Excessive Alcohol

AbstractObjectives: To examine the associations of self-reported alcohol consumption in a community based sample of elderly subjects.Methods: A total of 518 non-institutionalised community dwelling elderly identified from general practice registers were interviewed in their own homes using the Geriatric Mental State (GMS-AGECAT), the Mini-Mental State Examination and the sociodemographic questionnaire. Physical health was rated on a six-point scale. Self reported alcohol consumption was recorded in units per week. The group was then divided according to the presence or absence of excessive alcohol consumption (ie. consumption of over 14 units per week for females and 21 units per week for males). Results were analysed using multivariate regression analysis with excessive alcohol consumption as the dependent variable.Results: The mean age of the sample was 73 (range 65-95), 63% (n = 329) were female. Thirty-six per cent of the population were abstinent and 7% reported excessive alcohol consumption. Analysis of the data revealed no association between excessive alcohol consumption and diagnosis, age, cognitive function or poor physical health. Excess consumption was found to be significantly associated with gender (male) and widowed status (p < 0.001, p = 0.013 respectively).Conclusions: As alcohol misuse is commonly missed in the elderly identifying high risk groups is important for the development of intervention strategies. Our results suggest that elderly widowers may be more at risk than their peers of alcohol misuse.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption by medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (7) ◽  
pp. 943-947
Author(s):  
Bruno Rodarte Freire ◽  
Pedro Alves Soares Vaz de Castro ◽  
Andy Petroianu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Global Health Issue ◽  
Excessive Alcohol

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Excessive alcohol consumption is a global health issue. This article aims to evaluate the consumption of alcohol by medical students in relation to their personal and social aspects. METHODS This study was conducted with students in the first, third, and sixth year of medical school at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in 2019. Students were invited to participate anonymously by responding to a questionnaire with 15 questions regarding student characteristics (gender, age, family income, physical activity, origin, housing condition, and academic performance) and alcohol consumption (onset, reason, occasions of use, type of drink, amount consumed). Data were compared with significance corresponding to p<0.05. RESULTS A sample of 382 students of both sexes responded to the questionnaire. Alcohol consumption was reported by 85% of students. About 70% of first and third-year students and 47% of those of the sixth year were motivated by socializing with peers. Alcohol consumption was prevalent among those who practice physical activities (93%) and live with their families (89%). Around 80% had consumed alcohol before starting medical school, and consumption was more frequent in males. CONCLUSIONS Alcohol consumption begins during high school, stimulated by socialization. Men who practice physical activities and live with their families are the largest consumers.

scholarly journals The burden of neck pain in Brazil: estimates from the global burden of disease study 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas de Melo Castro Deligne ◽  
Maria Clara Brant Rocha ◽  
Deborah Carvalho Malta ◽  
Mohsen Naghavi ◽  
Valéria Maria de Azeredo Passos
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Pain Prevalence ◽  
Disease Study ◽  
Lower Income Countries

Abstract Background This study analyzed neck pain estimates in Brazil and its states between 2000 and 2019, in view of the country’s lacking epidemiological data. Methods An analysis was performed of the GBD 2019 estimates by location, sex, and age, per 100,000 population, with uncertainty intervals (95% UI). Brazilian estimates were compared to global, Mexican, English, and American rates. Results Global, Brazilian, and Mexican prevalence numbers were statistically homogeneous and stable in the period. Throughout the period analyzed in the study, Brazilian neck pain prevalence (2241.9; 95%UI 1770.5–2870.6) did not show statistical differences when compared to global (2696.5; 95%UI 2177.0–3375.2) or Mexican (1595.9; 95%UI 1258.9–2058.8) estimates. Estimates observed in the USA (5123.29; 95%UI 4268.35–6170.35) and England (4612.5; 95%UI 3668.8–5830.3) were significantly higher. In 2019, when compared to the USA and England, age-standardized prevalences were lower globally, in Brazil, and in Mexico. Prevalences in Brazilian states were similar, being that Roraima (1915.9; 95%UI 1506.5–2443.1) and the Federal District (1932.05; 95%UI 1515.1–2462.7) presented the lowest and highest values respectively. The exception was the state of São Paulo (3326.5; 95%UI 2609.6–4275.5). There was no statistical difference by sex, but the prevalence tended to increase with aging. In 2019, the Brazilian prevalence was 2478.6 (95% UI 1791.0–3503.8), 5017.2 (95%UI 3257.26–7483.8), and 4293.4 (95% UI 2898,8–6343.9), for those aged 15 to 49, 50 to 69, and 70+ years. There was no statistical difference among the YLDs in all locations and times. Conclusions Brazil is going through a fast-paced process of populational aging; a higher prevalence of neck pain in middle-aged individuals and the elderly highlights the need for lifelong prevention initiatives. The higher rates observed among higher-income populations and the homogeneity of the Brazilian estimates suggest a lack of robust epidemiological data in lower-income countries.

scholarly journals Comorbid non-alcohol substance misuse among people with schizophrenia

2001 ◽  
Vol 179 (6) ◽  
pp. 509-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Duke ◽  
Christos Pantelis ◽  
Michael A. McPhillips ◽  
Thomas R. E. Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Lifetime History ◽  
The Usa ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

BackgroundFew epidemiological studies have assessed the extent and nature of comorbid non-alcohol substance misuse in people with schizophrenia in the community in the UK.AimsTo study the extent and nature of comorbid non-alcohol substance misuse in people with schizophrenia in central London.MethodSubjects were identified in an epidemiological census survey of South Westminster. Standardised assessment of each subject included demographic data, ratings of mental state and movement disorder and questioning about drug and alcohol misuse.ResultsIndividuals with schizophrenia or related psychoses were identified (n=352) and 57 (16%) reported a lifetime history of non-alcohol substance misuse. Age and gender were the main variables relevant to the extent and pattern of misuse. Self-reported non-alcohol substance misuse showed no significant relationship with a range of outcome measures.ConclusionsThe high proportion of subjects reporting non-alcohol substance misuse is comparable with figures from the USA. The reports of lifetime misuse most commonly referred to cannabis, psychostimulants, LSD, opiates and anticholinergics. Misuse was concentrated in those younger than 36 years and was reported more often by males.

scholarly journals Excessive alcohol consumption among medical students studying in their home country or abroa

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Terebessy ◽  
K Voigt ◽  
H Riemenschneider ◽  
E Balogh ◽  
N Faubl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Excessive Alcohol

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge of use of electronic cigarette and its harmful effects among young adults

Open Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 796-804
Author(s):  
Vidushi Gupta ◽  
Madhu Sharma ◽  
Natarajan Srikant ◽  
Nidhi Manaktala
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Young Population ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Cough Headache ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Harmful Effects

AbstractBackgroundThe practice of young adults smoking e-cigarette may have been adopted as a way of smoking cessation or just to follow a trend. Most people still remain unaware of the detrimental effects of e-cigarette. This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of the habit of smoking e-cigarette and the awareness of its harmful effects among adults aged 18–23 years.MethodsA questionnaire adopted from a study conducted in Italy was used in the study following due permission. After taking their consent, participants were requested to fill the survey irrespective of their smoking status.ResultsIn total the study comprised 710 participants aged 20.7 ± 1.7 years (females = 412 and males = 298) from six countries. Most respondents were from India followed by the USA and then the UK. The most common mode of information for the participants on the existence of e-cigarette was from the family members, friends followed by Internet search engines and TV/newspaper advertisements. Among the participants, e-cigarette had a prevalence of 5.63%. Among these, 26 participants were using e-cigarette for less than 1 year and 2 participants for more than 5 years. E-cigarette smokers also experienced sore throat, cough, headache, dizziness and sleeplessness.ConclusionMajority of the young population was unaware about the use and harmful effects of e-cigarette.

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