scholarly journals Pattern of alcohol consumption among motorcycle taxi drivers

Rev Rene ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e43603
Author(s):  
Jhones Moreira da Silva ◽  
Renan Alves Silva ◽  
Fernanda Matos Fernandes Castelo Branco
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Taxi Drivers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Motorcycle Taxi

Objective: to identify the factors associated with the pattern of alcohol consumption among motorcycle taxi drivers. Methods: cross-sectional study, carried out with 68 motorcycle taxi professionals. A socio-demographic questionnaire, work-related aspects, traffic accidents and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification were used, for the pattern of alcohol use. The Chi-square and Fisher’s exact association tests were used for data analysis and logistic regression. Results: it was found that 48.5% consumed alcoholic beverages, 75.0% had low risk consumption, 16.2% risk, 7.4% harmful use and 1.5% possible dependence. The variables that obtained significance were naturalness, use of alcoholic beverages and quantity of drinks drunk in the day. Conclusion: there was a trend between naturalness and risky consumption. In addition, using alcoholic beverages monthly and the amount of doses greater than five doses, on the same day, increased 20 times and 10.0% more the chance of triggering problematic alcohol consumption.

Gender Differences in the Association Between Alcohol Use and Sedentary Behavior Among Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 1576-1581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Agrawal ◽  
Andrew Mercer ◽  
Jamila Hassanali ◽  
Chakema Carmack ◽  
Darleesa Doss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Sedentary Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Purpose: We examined differences in the association between alcohol use and sedentary behavior by gender among adults. Design: Cross-sectional study that employs a complex, multistage stratified probability cluster sample design. Setting: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007 to 2014. Participants: NHANES participants aged ≥20 years and identifying as Hispanic, white, or black (N = 18 441). Measures: Demographic characteristics, sedentary behavior, and alcohol consumption. Sedentary behavior was measured based on the number of minutes of sedentary activity per week. Alcohol consumption in the last year was measured based on responses to items assessing whether the participant consumes alcoholic beverages and the number of alcoholic beverages consumed on average. Analysis: Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to estimate associations of alcohol use with categories of sedentary behavior by gender. Results: Compared to women who reported not consuming alcohol, women who were heavy drinkers were significantly more likely to engage in high sedentary activity (odds ratio [OR]: 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16-1.87), relative to low levels of sedentary activity. Similarly, women who were binge drinkers were more likely to engage in moderate levels of sedentary activity (OR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.05-1.85). There were no significant associations between alcohol use and sedentary activity among men. Conclusion: Findings suggest that alcohol consumption should be considered in health promotion efforts targeting sedentary behavior among women.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF MOOD STATES IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, A STUDY WITH WORKERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Yamawaka de Almeida ◽  
Jaqueline Lemos de Oliveira ◽  
Lilian Carla de Almeida ◽  
Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti ◽  
Sandra Cristina Pillon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Harmful Alcohol ◽  
Audit Score ◽  
Mood Scale

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify factors related to harmful alcohol consumption, considering both sociodemographic characteristics and mood states. Method: a quantitative cross-sectional study, carried out with 395 non-teaching workers on a campus of a public university in the interior of the state of São Paulo, from July 2017 to June 2018. Information on the sociodemographic profile, mood state and alcohol use pattern were used. Pearson's Chi Square, Fischer Exact and Logistic Regression Tests were performed for data analysis, using the SPSS statistical program. Results: it was identified that 66% of workers had consumed alcoholic beverages in the last 12 months. Of these, 19% were classified in the range of harmful alcohol consumption. It is noteworthy that 35.2% (n=139) of workers mentioned the use in binge and 26.5% (n=105) consume alcohol two to four times a month. These variables were statistically associated with gender, religion and educational level. In addition, a negative correlation was identified between the AUDIT score and the “fatigue” factor of the mood scale. In the end, it was observed that male individuals and those with less education were more likely to consume alcohol in the harmful pattern. Conclusion: it is suggested the development of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives through health education actions and other psychosocial strategies for welcoming these workers.

scholarly journals On-Site Evaluation of Smoking, Alcohol consumption and Physical Inactivity Among Commercial Taxi Drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Aanuoluwa Odunayo Adedokun ◽  
Daniel Ter Goon ◽  
Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi ◽  
Oladele Vincent Adeniyi ◽  
Anthony Idowu Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Taxi Drivers ◽  
Commercial Drivers

BACKGROUND: Commercial drivers have been identified as eliciting behaviours that promote non- communicable diseases and road traffic accidents. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and pattern of alcohol use, smoking and physical inactivity among commercial taxi drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 commercial drivers using the face-to-face interviews method. The WHO STEPwise questionnaire was used to obtain the demographic data, self-reported rate of alcohol consumption, tobacco use and physical inactivity. RESULTS: The participants’ mean age was 43.3 ± 12.5 years. About 30% of the participants were daily smokers, 37% consumed alcohol regularly and only 18% were physically active, whilst 82% were physically inactive. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of alcohol use, smoking and physical inactivity is high among commercial drivers in East London. Workplace health education on the health effects of these lifestyles’ risky behaviours on individuals and the general public should be given to the drivers.

Factors Affecting Traffic Accidents on Online Transportation Riders in Ambon City

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Hadijah Tuasikal ◽  
Yahya Thamrin ◽  
Aminuddin Syam ◽  
Furqaan Naiem ◽  
Masyitha Muis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Driving Behavior ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Taxi Drivers ◽  
Motorcycle Taxi

Based on the Global Status Report on Road Safety (GSRS) released by WHO (2018), it was reported that every 24 seconds there is one life lost and every year 1.35 million victims die due to traffic accidents. Work accidents can happen to anyone, including online motorcycle taxi drivers. This study aims to determine the effect of the variable causing traffic accidents on online motorcycle taxi drivers in Ambon City. This research is a quantitative study with a cross sectional design, with a sample size of 96 people. Data obtained by conducting interviews using a questionnaire. Bivariate analysis using the chi square test, and multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regression tests. The results of this study indicate that the variables that affect the incidence of traffic accidents in online motorcycle taxi drivers in Ambon City are fatigue (p = 0.003), behavior (p = 0.000), and workload (p = 0.001). ) do not have a significant relationship with the incidence of traffic accidents. The most dominant influencing variable is driving behavior with the value of Exp. (Β) = 5,340. It is hoped that online motorcycle taxi drivers in Ambon City can prioritize driving safety with good driving behavior and for related agencies to provide socialization about safety riding and periodic vehicle worthiness checks.

scholarly journals Association between sociodemographic factors and alcohol consumption in rural women

Rev Rene ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e44478
Author(s):  
Daine Ferreira Brazil do Nascimento ◽  
Georgiane Silva Mota ◽  
Bianca Beatriz Santos de Souza ◽  
Priscilla Nunes Porto ◽  
Carla Tatiane Oliveira Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Identification Test

Objective: to describe the association between sociodemographic factors and alcohol consumption in women from a rural community. Methods: a cross-sectional study conducted with 259 women from a rural community. For data collection, a structured form and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test were used. For analysis, chi-square and/or Fisher’s Exact tests were used, with a 95% confidence interval. Results: there was a statistically significant association between alcoholic consumption by the women investigated and age and zone I (p=0.043), income and zone I (p=0.081), and income and zone IV (p=0.049). Conclusion: participants with lower income consumed alcoholic beverages excessively.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption among adolescents:

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia ◽  
Marayza Alves Clementino ◽  
Monalisa da Nóbrega Cesarino Gomes ◽  
Ramon Targino Firmino ◽  
Gabriella Lima Arrais Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Significance

The scope of this paper is to assess the attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol use and analyze associated factors among schoolchildren in public schools of Campina Grande in the state of Paraíba. A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 574 adolescents, with the application of a semi-structured questionnaire. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used (5% level of significance). Among the adolescents 54.5% had drunk alcohol and 6.7% of them were heavy drinkers. The majority of them drank alcohol between 11 and 14 years of age (42.8%); 26.3% of the adolescents purchased alcoholic beverages; and beer was the most drink most consumed (43.8%). The risk of alcohol drinking was higher between 16 and 19 years of age (OR = 4.44; p < 0.001), among those without religious affiliation (OR = 4.36; p = 0.002), among those who worked (OR = 2.13; p = 0.012) and among those who had a fair to poor relationship with their father (OR = 2.18; p = 0.010). The results of this study underscore the complexity of this issue and the need to pay particular attention to the adolescent population. Public policies alone are not sufficient. Support from family, school and society is essential to curtail early alcohol use and its consequences.

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.

scholarly journals Tobacco and alcohol use and dependence among workers in a fish processing factory in coastal Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1337
Author(s):  
Muralidhar M. Kulkarni ◽  
George P. Jacob ◽  
Samir K. Praharaj ◽  
Thippeswamy Vaddar ◽  
Muthukumar Rajamohan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fish Processing ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Tobacco and alcohol consumption are considered as major public health problems in India. Coastal areas have a considerable number of people engaged in fishing. The strenuous nature of the job, long and irregular working hours may lead to an increased rate of tobacco and alcohol consumption. Therefore, it becomes essential to assess the prevalence of tobacco and alcohol use and factors associated with it among fish factory workers.Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out in a fish processing factory conducted for 12 months. All employees were included. A semi-structured pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data about the socio-demographic factors and use of tobacco and Alcohol. The level of dependence was assessed by Fagerstrom addiction and alcohol use disorders identification test. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 15. Results were expressed in terms of proportions. Chi-square test and logistic regression were performed to find an association between socio-demographic factors and tobacco and alcohol use.Results: Among 240 individuals, 90% were males. Mean age was 28.75±9.3 years. 40% were migrants. Almost 60% had a monthly income of ≤6500 Rs. Consumption of tobacco was more common (40.4%) as compared to alcohol (32.1%). When assessed for dependence, 49.0% of tobacco had a moderate level of dependence. 72.7% of alcohol users had a low level of dependence. Unmarried, migrant young males were at higher risk of dependence.Conclusions: Tobacco and alcohol use and their dependence is alarming. There is an urgent need to address this problem by education and also explore other feasible interventions.

Health and nutrition literacy in adults: Links with lifestyle factors and obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-370
Author(s):  
Maria Michou ◽  
Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos ◽  
Christos Lionis ◽  
Vassiliki Costarelli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: Low Health Literacy (HL) and Nutrition Literacy (NL) are associated with serious negative health outcomes. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate certain lifestyle factors and obesity, in relation to HL and NL. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban area of the Attica region, in Greece. The sample consisted of 1281 individuals, aged ≥18 years. HL, NL sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle factors (physical activity, smoking status, alcohol consumption,) were assessed. Mann-Whitney U, the Kruskall Wallis, Pearson chi-square tests and multiple linear regression models were used. RESULTS: Linear regression analysis has shown that smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity, were associated with HL levels (–1.573 points for ex-smokers in comparison to smokers, p = 0.035, –1.349 points for alcohol consumers in comparison to non-consumers, p = 0.006 and 1.544 points for physically active individuals to non-active, p = 0.001). With respect to NL levels, it was also not associated with any of these factors. Obesity was not associated with HL and NL levels. CONCLUSIONS: Certain lifestyle factors, including physical activity, are predicting factors of HL levels, in Greek adults. The results contribute to the understanding of the relationship between lifestyle factors and HL and should be taken into account when HL policies are designed.

scholarly journals Alcohol Use Disorder among Patients Suffered from Road Collisions in a Vietnamese Delta Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Minh Vu ◽  
Tung Thanh Tran ◽  
Giang Thu Vu ◽  
Cuong Tat Nguyen ◽  
Chau Minh Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Drinking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problematic Drinking ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Educational Campaign ◽  
Causes Of Deaths ◽  
The Relationship

Traffic collisions have continuously been ranked amongst the top causes of deaths in Vietnam. In particular, drinking has been recognized as a major factor amplifying the likelihood of traffic collisions in various settings. This study aims to examine the relationship between alcohol use and traffic collisions in the current context of Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 413 traffic collisions patients in six health facilities in the Thai Binh Province to investigate the level of alcohol consumption and identify factors influencing alcohol use among these patients. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) scale was used to determine the problematic drinking behavior of the participants. The percentage of patients having problematic drinking was more than 30%. Being male, having a high household income, and working as farmer/worker were risk factors for alcohol abuse. People causing accidents and patients with a traumatic brain injury had a higher likelihood of drinking alcohol before the accidents. This study highlights the necessity of more stringent laws on reducing drink-driving in Vietnam. In addition, more interventions, especially those utilizing mass media like educational campaign of good behavior on social networks, are necessary to reduce alcohol consumption in targeted populations in order to decrease the prevalence and burden of road injuries.

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