scholarly journals Alcohol consumption and hangover patterns among migraine sufferers

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yair Zlotnik ◽  
Ygal Plakht ◽  
Anna Aven ◽  
Yael Engel ◽  
Neta Bar Am ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alcohol Hangover

ABSTRACT Aims: Alcohol hangover is a poorly understood cluster of symptoms occurring following a heavy consumption of alcohol. The term “delayed alcohol-induced headache” is often used synonymously. Our objective was to compare alcohol hangover symptoms in migraine sufferers and nonsufferers. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, university students were asked to fill structured questionnaires assessing headache history, alcoholic consumption, and hangover symptoms (using the Hangover Symptom Scale (HSS)). Subjects were classified as suffering from migraine with or without aura and nonsufferers according the International Classification of Headache Disorders 2nd Edition (ICHD-II). The 13 hangover symptoms were divided by the researches into migraine-like and other nonmigraine-like symptoms. Results: Hangover symptoms among 95 migraine sufferers and 597 nonsufferers were compared. Migraine sufferers consumed less alcohol compared with the nonsufferers (mean drinks/week 2.34 ± 4.11 vs. 2.92 ± 3.58, P = 0.038) and suffered from higher tendency to migraine-like symptoms after drinking (mean 2.91 ± 3.43 vs. 1.85 ± 2.35, P = 0.002) but not to other hangover symptoms (mean 5.39 ± 6.31 vs. 4.34 ± 4.56, P = 0.1). Conclusions: Migraine sufferers consume less alcohol, especially beer and liquors, and are more vulnerable to migraine-like hangover symptoms than nonsufferers. The finding that the tendency to develop migraine attacks affects the hangover symptomatology may suggest a similarity in pathophysiology, and possibly in treatment options.

scholarly journals Modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among medical and non-medical University students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suddeys Abdulbasat ◽  
Method Kazaura
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduates ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background: Currently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the global health problems accounting for more than 70% of deaths. Yet, healthcare, workers, university and college students who are key educators to the public are at high risk of NCDs. The objective of this study was to assess modifiable risk factors for NCDs among medical and non-medical university students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: A cross-sectional study included respondents from six universities; split equally between medical and non-medical programmes. From universities with medical programmes, we randomly selected students in clinical track. We administered a modified WHO STEP-1 questionnaire to collect data on modifiable risk factors of NCDs.Results: A total of 574 students participated in the study. Of these, 315 (54.9%) undergraduates were in medical programmes. Few, 7 (3.1%), of the non-medical undergraduates and 14 (4.7%) of the non-medical undergraduates had none of the NCDs risk factors. The proportion of harmful alcohol consumption among medical and non-medical university students was 15 (4.8%) and 6 (2.3%) respectively. Students reporting sedentary lifestyle was significantly (p < 0.01) higher among non-medical undergraduates, 97 (37.5%), as compared to 82 (31.2%) students in non-medical universities. Undergraduates in non-medical programmes have 10% significantly increased prevalence ratio of high modifiable risk as compared to medical university students, (aPR=1.1, 95%CI: 1.0–1.2) independent of age and sex.Conclusion: Tobacco and armful alcohol consumption among students in medical and non-medical universities is low. Reported physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are high. We suggest broader communication strategies targeting university students in medical and non-medical programmes on dangers of NCDs and awareness of their modifiable risk factors.

scholarly journals Prevalence of alcohol consumption and its risk factors among university students: A cross-sectional study across six universities in Myanmar

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. e0229329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hein Htet ◽  
Yu Mon Saw ◽  
Thu Nandar Saw ◽  
Nang Mie Mie Htun ◽  
Khaing Lay Mon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Drinking Patterns and Behavioral Consequences: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Romanian University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogdana Adriana Nasui ◽  
Monica Popa ◽  
Codruta Alina Popescu
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Alcohol/binge drinking among university students has become a major public health problem. Many of young students will be exposed to substantial changes in living arrangements, socialization groups and social activities during the transitional period. Aim The aim of this study was to analyse the alcohol consumption in Romanian university students, and to describe the behaviours occurring after drinking. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 468 undergraduate students, from a university for medicine and law. Of these students, 35.5% were males and 64.5% were females. The mean age of students was 21.9 ± 3.22 years. Validated anonymous paper questionnaires were completed voluntary by the students. Questionnaires contained demographic items, six questions for determining the level of alcohol consumed in terms of quantity and frequency, and 19 statements or problems resulting from drinking. Results The findings of the study showed that males drunk more units of alcohol /week than females (p < 0.001). The prevalence of abstainers was 10.8% in males and 17.6% in women. Heavy drinkers (drinking 5 or more drinks more than once a week) were more common among male (19.3%) than among female students (16.2%). Most frequently, drinking behaviours are related to academic performance, and the possible link between poor academic performance and alcohol consumption appears tenuous and merits further investigation. Conclusion Effective intervention strategies should be implemented to prevent students’ alcohol consumption and adverse health and social consequences resulting from this behaviour.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption among students - a cross-sectional study at three largest universities in Serbia

2015 ◽  
Vol 143 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 301-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Visnjic ◽  
Sladjana Jovic ◽  
Grozdanko Grbesa
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction. The prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use among university students is increasing in many countries. Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate alcohol consumption and alcohol-related knowledge, attitudes and risky behaviors among Serbian university students. Methods. The cross-sectional study was carried out at the three state universities from January to June in the academic year 2009/2010 and included 2,285 students of both genders. The students filled out a questionnaire consisting of 70 questions with respect to demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, their lifestyle habits, styles and attitudes, health assessment, as well as exposure to different risk factors. Results. It was found that 77.7% of students drank alcohol occasionally, 4.6% of them consumed it on a daily basis. Friedman?s test (p<0.001) showed that students prefer drinking beer to all other alcoholic beverages. Students in Belgrade and students of Technical faculties are undisputed champions when it comes to how often they drink six or more drinks on a single occasion. Older students in Serbia drink more and get drunk more frequently. Conclusion. A high percentage of Serbian students consume alcohol, and even though they have their first drink at an early age, they generally drink less than students in many other countries.

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