scholarly journals Alcohol Consumption among Freshman College Students in Spain: Individual and Pooled Analyses of Three Cross-Sectional Surveys (2005, 2012 and 2016)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2548
Author(s):  
Alicia Busto Miramontes ◽  
Lucía Moure-Rodríguez ◽  
Narmeen Mallah ◽  
Ainara Díaz-Geada ◽  
Montserrat Corral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Positive Expectancies

Objective: We aimed to evaluate changes in the prevalence of Heavy Episodic Drinking (HED) and Risky Consumption (RC) in freshman college students between 2005, 2012 and 2016; and to identify the explanatory variables of these patterns of consumption using individual and pooled analyses. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 5260 students was carried out in Spain in 2005, 2012 and 2016. HED and RC were determined using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Another questionnaire was used to measure parental education level and alcohol use, alcohol-related problems, age of onset of alcohol use and alcohol-related expectancies. Adjusted Odds Ratios (ORs) of RC and HED and their 95% Confidence Intervals were estimated using logistic regression. Results: An increase in the prevalence rates of HED and RC was observed among women during the three-study periods, nonetheless there was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence rates among men. High maternal educational level, living away from parental home, initiating drinking before the age of 15 and having positive expectancies about drinking are associated with higher prevalence of RC in both genders. High positive expectancies and early onset of alcohol use are associated with higher rates of HED among men and women. Students recruited in 2012 and 2016 are protected against RC in comparison to those recruited in 2005. Conclusions: The age of alcohol consumption onset is the most influencing factor on HED and RC for both genders in the three-study periods. Alcohol prevention campaigns targeting youth at early ages can reduce risky drinking behaviors.

scholarly journals Socio-economic determinants for alcohol consumption and heavy episodic drinking in a Ugandan student population

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Stafström ◽  
Anette Agardh
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Determinants

Stafström, M. & Agardh, A. (2012). Socio-economic determinants for alcohol consumption and heavy episodic drinking in a Ugandan student population. International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 1(1), 57-67. doi: 10.7895/ijadr.v1i1.40 (http://dx.doi.org/10.7895/ijadr.v1i1.40)Aims: To examine whether the socio-economic determinants of alcohol use found in high-income university student settings are also true of Uganda.Design: Two cross-sectional surveys, conducted in 2005 and 2010, combined into a single dataset.Setting: Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in southwestern Uganda.Participants: 2,934 students (N in 2005 = 980; N in 2010 = 1,954). Total response rate = 76.8%.Results: Multivariate logistic regression showed the following socio-economic determinants to be positively associated with alcohol consumption: having attended boarding school (for males only); being Catholic; religion not playing a big role while growing up; head of household having had secondary education or higher (for females only); being a student of development studies, tropical forest conservation or computer science (the latter two for males only). Being Muslim or, for males, being a non-Anglican Protestant were negatively related to alcohol use. Different patterns were found for heavy episodic drinking. Being a male Muslim or a male student of development studies was positively related to heavy episodic drinking; while among females, being of a non-classified faith, having had a head of the household with a secondary education, not being raised by both parents, or being a student of development studies or science were positively related to heavy episodic drinking.Conclusion: Alcohol consumption and heavy episodic drinking on a monthly basis among the students at MUST seem linked to a student’s socio-economic background, with varying patterns for male and female students. 

scholarly journals Pattern of Alcohol Use and its Effects in Relation to the Age of Initiation of Alcohol Use among the Residents of Jhaukhel Area of Bhaktapur District

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-346
Author(s):  
Soman Gurung ◽  
Ravi Kant Gupta ◽  
Vinutha Silvanus
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Drinking Age

Over the past few decades, alcohol consumption has increased in quantity and frequency. Several studies have suggested that people who start drinking at younger age have an increased risk of alcohol use disorder. This study was carried out to assess the pattern of alcohol consumption in relation to the age of initiation of alcohol use among the residents of Jhaukhel area of Bhaktapur district. A cross sectional descriptive survey was conducted in Jhaukhel area of Bhaktapur district among the permanent residents aged 15 years and above through a purposive sampling technique using a pre tested self-constructed proforma. Assessment of alcohol use, harmful/ hazardous drinking and alcohol dependence was done using an AUDIT questionnaire as a tool. Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were applied and ‘p’ value was calculated to see the association between age of onset of alcohol use and the alcohol use pattern and effects. The level of significance was set at 5%, and ‘p’ value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total of 190 respondents were interviewed. Mean age of the respondents was 41.25 ± 16.4 years while mean age of initiation of alcohol consumption was 20 ± 4.3 years and 31 (30.4 %) of drinkers initiated alcohol consumption before legal drinking age (18 years). This was more among males (36.5%) than females (14.3%), (p-value: 0.03, OR: 3.4, 95%CI: 1-11) Initiating alcohol consumption early in life before 18 years was strongly associated with binge drinking pattern (P value: <0.001, OR: 9.5, 95%CI: 2.7-33.3). Those who initiate drinking before 18 years were more likely to suffer from alcohol related medical problems compared to those who initiated drinking after 18 years (OR: 6.63, 95% CI: 2.3-19.3, P value: 0.001). Parental consumption of alcohol was found to be associated with the early initiation of alcohol use (OR: 2.7, 95%CI: 1.01-6.96, P value: 0.03). Early initiation of alcohol consumption before legal drinking age was not only a predictor for binge drinking and alcohol dependence, but also a risk factor for alcohol related medical problem, accidents and self-inflicted injuries. Hence this is a serious issue which needs to be addressed at the individual, family as well as community level.

scholarly journals Public College Students’ Perception of Underage Drinking In Nigeria: Analysis of Current Issues

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Olujide A. Adekeye ◽  
Florence Omumu ◽  
Olufunke O. Chenube ◽  
Emmanuel O. Amoo ◽  
Sussan O. Adeusi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Underage Drinking ◽  
Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽  
World Health ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Survey Method

BACKGROUND: Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among youths in Nigerian. Currently, underage drinking has become a serious public health problem in most colleges and despite the health and safety risk, consumption of alcohol is rising. Having recourse to the public health objective on alcohol by the World Health organization, which is to reduce the health burden caused by the harmful use of alcohol, thereby saving lives and reducing injuries, this study explored the nature of alcohol use among college students, binge drinking and the consequences of alcohol consumption. Secondary school students are in a transition developmentally and this comes with its debilitating effects such as risky alcohol use which affects their health and educational attainment (Loukas, Cance, &amp; Batanova, 2016; Adekeye, 2012). METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study of 809 college students (ages 14&ndash;20 years) using the research survey method. For data collection, an adapted and validated version of the youth questionnaire on underage drinking was employed.&nbsp; RESULTS: Bivariate analysis found that more male students consume beer and spirits while wine was the reported preference of female students. Heavy episodic drinking (HED) was discovered among few male students while 50.2% of the sample had their first drink between ages 14 and 17. 81% of the sample had ever drank alcohol while more than half (65%) of the sample consume alcohol once in a month. Further analyses show prevalence of alcohol consumption, strategies to reducing alcohol use, reasons for underage drinking and effects of alcohol consumption. CONCLUSIONS: A majority of underage students supported increasing efforts to control underage drinking. The students reported that an effective approach to decreasing alcohol use could be public presentations by people who have been seriously hurt or impaired by alcohol use. This will be a veritable public health intervention.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption among immigrant construction workers and its correlates, a need for action

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3903
Author(s):  
Rajeshkannan S. ◽  
Parthiban P. ◽  
Murali Mohan Reddy G.
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Future Burden ◽  
One Year ◽  
Very High

Background: In developing countries, although the construction industry is making rapid strides, the health of the migrant construction workers is almost neglected. Among the major industries, construction workers have one of the highest alcohol abuse rates. Their working patterns, lack of recreational activities, lack of education, misconceptions and taboos make construction workers indulge in Alcohol abuse.Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was done in old Mahabalipuram road of Chennai on 300 immigrant construction workers working in the construction field at least for the past one year using WHO recommended AUDIT (alcohol use disorders identification test) questionnaire to estimate the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors.Results: The prevalence of alcohol consumption was 55.7%. The majority (56%) of alcoholics consumed alcohol once or less in a month. 81% of alcoholics had AUDIT scores below 8, 17% between 8 to 15. None scored more than 20. There was no statistically significant difference between the educational qualification, age with regards to prevalence of alcohol consumption. Male gender (p<0.001) influenced substance use.Conclusions: The prevalence of alcohol use (55.7%) among construction workers was very high compared to the general population. Specific intervention programs are warranted to reduce the future burden of alcohol use related morbidity among these workers.

scholarly journals The Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Dysmenorrhea in University Students in North China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yang ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Ming-li Sun ◽  
Qin-cheng He ◽  
Ya-Nan Ma
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Gynecological Disease

Abstract Background: Dysmenorrhea is common gynecological disease in the whole world. Unfortunately, only a few studies have estimated the relationship between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among women. In particular, there are fewer studies to explore the association between alcohol consumption, dysmenorrhea, and age at menarche.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether and what extent alcohol consumption is related to dysmenorrhea and age at menarche.Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational study conducted among college students. A total of 3,837 participants (age ≥18 years) volunteered to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. Moreover, 145 were excluded from the study owing to exclusion criteria. Finally, a total of 3692 female college students were enrolled in this study using the following criteria. We divided female college students into two groups stratified by age at menarche 13 years. The logical regression model was performed to evaluate the association between alcohol use and primary dysmenorrhea. The model adjusted for confounding factors and estimated the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval.Results: A total of 3692 female college students completed the survey, including 409(11.08%) students with alcohol use and 3283 (88.92%) participants without alcohol use. We founded that alcohol use and alcohol consumption were not related to dysmenorrhea. However, stratified by age at menarche, we found that there was a negative association between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among participants with AAM ≥13 years (OR,1.41; 95% CI, 1.06, 1.88). Compared with participants without alcohol consumption, participants with alcohol consumption at least once a month (OR,1.29; 95% CI, 0.94, 1.78) and alcohol consumption at least once a week (OR,1.92; 95% CI, 1.07, 3.45) were more likely to have dysmenorrhea adjusted for other confounding factors.Conclusion: Our findings showed there was a negative association between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea stratified by age at menarche (13 years).

scholarly journals Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Knowledge About Alcohol at Bhimtar, Sindhupalchowk

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (207) ◽  
pp. 293-297
Author(s):  
Naresh Manandhar ◽  
Marina Vaidya Shrestha ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
Current Drinker

Introduction: Alcohol causes several health problems, economic and social consequences across the world. Nepal is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country with an ambivalent regarding alcohol use according to social, religious and cultural values. Alcohol use is very common and easily available everywhere in Nepal. Objective of study is to find the prevalence of alcohol consumption and knowledge of alcohol among people at Bhimtar. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on a total of 369 households, age above 20 years of Bhimtar, Sindhupalchowk district on November 2016. 41 households were selected using cluster sampling from all nine wards of Bhimtar village development committee. Results: The prevalence of alcohol consumption was 232 (62.9%) in which 144 (77.4%) of males and 88 (48.1%) of females. There was 3.3 times more chance of consuming alcohol in male than female. Majority 137 (37%) consumed Raksi followed by Jaand/Chhyang 115 (31.3% ) and mix 97 (26.4%). On knowledge of alcohol consumption, 280 (75.9 %) and 288 (78.0%) of current drinker opined that it would effects own health and on the family respectively. After drinking alcohol 118 (31.9%) felt it relieved tiredness followed by felt better 103 (28%) and reduced stress 70 (18.9%). It affects heart and damage liver said by 72 (19.4%) and 59 (16%) respectively. There were family conflict after drinking alcohol replied by 132 (35.8%). They have good knowledge about the affect of alcohol on pregnant women. Only 50 (13.5%) of respondent expressed that it can be given to pregnant women. Conclusions: The prevalence of alcohol consumption was very high. There is markedly differed in alcohol consumption by sex. It is affecting their health and family. Consumption of alcohol is financial burden and makes conflict in the family, which will also make psychological affect on their children. There is significant difference in knowledge of harm on alcohol consumption by education status. It is essential to plan and develop a specific health education program among these at-risk populations for prevention of alcohol consumption. Keywords: current drinker; economic burden; ever drinker; family conflict; initiation.

Postpartum Depression and Its Associated Factors among Women in Bandar Abbas City

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arefeh Shahi
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bandar Abbas

Background: Postpartum depression with a different incidence of 40- 45% in different societies, which it has adverse effects on the health of mothers and their child, given the negative effects of maternal depression and its harmful effects on the baby and the quality of family life. So, this study was performed with the aim to determine postpartum depression and its associated factors in Bandar Abbas city. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 after obtaining consent from mothers by the census. A total of 343 mothers was examined for depression who referred to Bandar Abbas health centers in the 2nd and 4th months after childbirth. The data collection tools included demographic information and Postpartum Depression Edinburgh questionnaires. Finally, the statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (version 22.0) software and data were analyzed using the Independent t-test, Mann Whitney, Chi-square, and Fisher exact tests.Result: Totally, 68 (19.8%) of samples were in the second month and 54 (15.7%) in the fourth month after delivery had postpartum depression. The incidence of depression in the four months was 6.6%. There was a significant difference between depression and income, parental education, father’s use of cigarette and abnormalities of the infant (P <0.001). There was no significant difference between other factors such as gestational age, infant sex, birth weight, unwanted pregnancy, and type of delivery. Conclusion: Regarding the prevalence of this disorder, it seems that postpartum depression screening planning should be considered during child routine care as an essential component, especially for vulnerable groups.

P20 Parental understanding of concussion in youth rugby is significantly improved by viewing the RFU concussion education video

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. e31.1-e31
Author(s):  
T Samuel ◽  
K Aquilina ◽  
W Dawes
Keyword(s):  
Parental Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Experience ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Composite Scores

ObjectivesTo investigate the current understanding parents have of concussion in their rugby-playing children aged 9–17.DesignCross-sectional studySubjects86 parents from four clubs completed an online questionnaireMethodsAreas covered (1) Parental experience of concussion (2) Rate of viewing of the RFU concussion educational video (RFUCEV), (3) Identification of symptoms of concussion (4) Understanding of the risk of concussion. Each participant was given a composite score, out of 19, based on their performance in symptom identification and true/false questions. Independent-sample two-tailed t-tests were conducted to analyse scores, primarily controlling for viewing of the RFUCEVResultsThere was a significant difference in the scores between the group that had viewed the RFUCEV (n=32, M=14.75, SD=2.55) and those who had not (n=54, M=13.05, SD=2.87); t(84)=2.75, p=0.00721. Additionally, over 25% of parents reported that their child had suffered a concussion, and this was also found to significantly improve the awareness score (p=0.04678)ConclusionsStatistically significant improvement in composite scores after viewing the RFUCEV makes it reasonable to require compulsory parental education prior to signing up a child to play rugby. This would build on the protocol changes made by the RFU in 2014 and further progress the safety of the sport. We suggest the video be improved to emphasise the areas highlighted as inadequately understood, including the increased risk of concussion in under-18s compared to adults.

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.

High Risk Drinking and College Students' Self-Perceptions

2005 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 936-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel C. Araujo ◽  
Eugene H. Wong
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High School ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Intellectual Ability ◽  
High School Gpa ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Risk Drinking

The present study examined the relationship between high risk drinking and college students' self-perceptions. High risk drinking was defined as the consumption of four or more drinks in a row for women and five or more drinks in a row for men during a single sitting (within the last year). Historical trends regarding college-age drinking indicate that 44% of college students fit the criteria for high risk drinking at least once over the past year. A survey was administered to 210 college students (52 men and 158 women) between 18 and 22 years of age ( M = 20.9, SD = 1.3) to assess their use of alcohol and their self-perceptions. Students' self-perceptions were measured with four subscales from the Neemann-Harter Self-perception Profile for College Students. Students either volunteered to participate in this study outside of class or were solicited during class. It was predicted that students' self-perceptions would differ significantly depending upon their alcohol consumption, i.e., 17.1% were Abstainers, 25.2% were Nonproblem Drinkers, and 57.6% were High Risk Drinkers. Analysis gave significant difference on Global Self-worth between students who abstained and those who were High Risk Drinkers. However, students' perceptions of Scholastic Competence, Intellectual Ability, and Social Acceptance did not differ significantly for the alcohol consumption groups. In addition to high risk drinking, a number of other variables were associated with self-perceptions, such as high school alcohol use, low high school GPA, and students' reported academic involvement. These relations are discussed.

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