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.

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 CONSUMO DE BEBIDAS ALCOÓLICAS DURANTE A GRAVIDEZ

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Emília Coutinho ◽  
Carlos Pereira ◽  
Odete Amaral ◽  
Paula Nelas ◽  
Claúdia Chaves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Migrant Women ◽  
Control Case ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract.CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCYIntroduction: The consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy is highly detrimental to the mothers’ health as well as to the health of the fetus. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy leads us to question the quality of health care. The objectives of this study are to quantify the prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy by Portuguese and immigrant women in Portugal and to analyze the information conveyed during pregnancy surveillance visits.Methods: A cross-sectional study, partially analyzed as a control case, involved 753 immigrant mothers between the ages of 16 and 45 (29,30 ± 5,76) and 1654 Portuguese women aged 15-44 (29,99 ± 5, 42). Data collection resorted to self-administered questionnaires in 32 Portuguese maternity wards/ hospitals, from January 2010 to December 2011. Alcohol consumption was defined as the intake of any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Prevalence was expressed in proportions and the association scale between odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals was determined.Results: Nine out of ten pregnant women did not ingest any alcohol. Among those who ingested it, the highest percentage occurred among immigrants (12.0% vs 6.6%) with statistical significance (OR 0.52, CI 95% 0.37-0.7, x2 = 19.617, p <0.001). As to the frequency of consumption, 57.8% of the Portuguese women and 71.1% of the immigrants (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.26-0.52) consumed a few times. Regarding the quality of information on alcohol consumption, 39.2% of the Portuguese considered it good and 34.9% of the immigrants, reasonable.Conclusion: Migrant women consume more alcoholic beverages during pregnancy than Portuguese ones. The prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy by immigrants and Portuguese suggests inadequate antenatal care.Keywords: Alcohol; pregnancy; Nurse, health educationResumo.Introdução: O consumo de bebidas alcoólicas durante a gravidez é altamente prejudicial à saúde da mãe bem como à saúde do feto. O consumo de álcool durante a gravidez leva-nos a questionar a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde. Os objetivos deste estudo foram quantificar a prevalência do consumo de bebidas alcoólicas durante a gravidez por mulheres portuguesas e imigrantes em Portugal e analisar a informação veiculada nas consultas de vigilância de gravidez.Métodos: Estudo transversal, parcialmente analisado como caso controlo, envolveu 753 mães imigrantes com idades entre os 16 e os 45 anos (29,30±5,76) e 1654 portuguesas com idades entre os 15 e os 44 anos (29,99±5,42). Recolha de dados por questionário autopreenchido, em 32 maternidades/ hospitais portugueses, de janeiro de 2010 a dezembro de 2011. Considerou-se consumo de bebidas alcoólicas a ingestão de qualquer quantidade de álcool durante a gravidez. As prevalencias foram expressas em proporções e determinou-se ainda a magnitude de associação entre as variáveis com recurso aos Odds Ratio (OR) e respetivos intervalos de confiança a 95%.Resultados: Cerca de 9 em cada 10 das grávidas não ingeriu bebidas alcoólicas, mas entre as que ingeriram, a maior percentagem ocorreu entre as imigrantes (12,0% vs 6,6%) com significância estatística (OR 0,52; IC95% 0,37-0,7; x2=19,617; p<0,001). Quanto à frequência do consumo, consumiram algumas vezes 57,8% das portuguesas e 71,1% das imigrantes (OR 0,37; IC95% 0,26-0,52). Quanto à qualidade de informação sobre o consumo de álcool 39,2% das portuguesas considerou- a boa e 34,9% das imigrantes, razoável.Conclusão: As imigrantes consomem mais bebidas alcoólicas durante a gravidez que as portuguesas. A prevalência de qualquer consumo de álcool durante a gravidez por imigrantes e portuguesas sugere cuidados pré-natais inadequados.Palavras Chave: álcool; gravidez; enfermeiro, educação para a saúde

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 Factors Associated with Alcoholic Drink Consumption: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Capital City in the Brazilian Amazon

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-67
Author(s):  
Osely Valéria Rodrigues ◽  
Antônio Carlos Oliveira ◽  
Filipe Augusto Alves Marques ◽  
Úrsula Melo de Souza Maia ◽  
Edson Santos Farias
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
Porto Velho

Aims: To analyze the prevalence of alcohol consumption and associated factors in people living in Porto Velho - RO. Sample: 712 individuals. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methodology: Cross-sectional study conducted between August 2019 and July 2020, with the application of a questionnaire, adapted to verify the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a sample of 712 individuals aged 18 years or older that reside at the city of Porto Velho - RO. Results: The prevalence of consumption was 48% (95% CI 44.4 - 51.7). The number of doses consumed per event was 4 standard doses (95% CI 4.0 - 5.0). The prevalence ratios (PR) observed were:i.sex, PR = 0.714 (95% CI 0.614 - 0.831 [P<.001]); ii.age, PR = 0.758 (95% CI 0.671 - 0.858 [P<.001]). iii.marital status, PR = 1.287 (95% CI 1.082 - 1.531 [P<.005]); iv.income, PR = 1.299 (95% CI 1.120 - 1.507 [P = .001]); and v.use of other substances, PR = 1.385 (95% CI 1.168 - 1.644 [P<.001]). Conclusion: Sex, age, marital status, income and use of other drugs showed a significant association with alcohol consumption. Sex and age showed a negative association, while marital status, income and use of other substances showed a positive association with alcohol consumption.

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