Alcohol consumption in young people between 18 and 24 years according to sociodemographic characteristics

Abstract

Objective: to identify alcohol consumption in young people between 18 and 24 years of age in the province of Córdoba who participated in the National Survey of Risk Factors, according to sociodemographic characteristics. Method: a quantitative, analytic and cross-sectional study was undertaken in a sample of 240 young people. The alcohol consumption and sociodemographic characteristics were analyzed using bivariate analysis, risk ratio and confidence intervals.Results: the lifetime prevalence of alcohol consumption corresponded to 79.17%, the one-year prevalence to 72.91% and the one-month prevalence to 57.08%, while episodic abuse and regular hazardous consumption corresponded to 25.55% and 24.19%. Consumption levels in the last month were higher among males (p=0.0028), single people (p=0.0001), with a secondary education degree (p=0.0306). Conclusion: in the province of Córdoba, drugs use, including alcohol, has not been an area of research interest in recent years, although alcohol abuse is associated with other risk factors, like accidents and violence, and is a factor of comorbidity and early mortality. Therefore, alcohol consumption in young people represents an area of concern and, once characterized, preventive actions should be adopted.

Prevalência e fatores associados ao consumo excessivo episódico de álcool entre adultos jovens brasileiros de 18 a 24 anos

“…With regard to the risk factors associated with BD, it is possible to point to age, gender 12 , religion 13 , schooling 14 and smoking 15 , and which, when combined, reveal the profile of the group that is most susceptible to practicing this type of consumption. RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência e fatores associados ao consumo excessivo episódico de álcool (CEEA) entre jovens brasileiros.…”

Reduction of the Alcohol Consumption Among Workers Using a Brief Intervention

“…A study developed in Sweden reported similar results, with a more pronounced effect on men. 7,[18][19][20][21] Additionally, it is important to highlight the other characteristics of the sample profile. The consumption reduction obtained by applying the BI technique was higher in participants 50 years old or older, who declared to have white skin, were married, had higher education or a higher degree, had a per capita income lower than three minimum wages, and declared to have a religion.…”

“…It is important to stress the need to keep the follow-up and monitoring of the examined workers. [7][8][15][16][17][18][19][20] The present study emphasized the importance of carrying out screening procedures in worker health services asking health-related questions in periodic tests, as exemplified by the Worker Health Booklet in association with the AUDIT questionnaire. This strategy allows to obtain more reliable answers regarding alcohol consumption and higher adherence to the treatment, allowing to standardize team care.…”

Adolescents´ Perception of Harms, Benefits and Intention to Use Marijuana Within the Context of Regulatory Changes in Belize

“…8 Some health risks associated with marijuana use are respiratory, motor, mental, and cardiovascular effects; it may also cause psychotic symptoms and increase the risk of lung cancer, immune deficiency, and decreased fertility. [8][9] Two factors could explain the trend of marijuana consumption among adolescents: decreasing perception of risk related to experimenting with marijuana and easier access. 9 Previous studies have reported that when the perception of risk declines, the use of marijuana increases and vice-versa.…”

“…[8][9] Two factors could explain the trend of marijuana consumption among adolescents: decreasing perception of risk related to experimenting with marijuana and easier access. 9 Previous studies have reported that when the perception of risk declines, the use of marijuana increases and vice-versa. [10][11] Some studies reported that adolescents who perceived marijuana use as involving less risk were twice as likely to use marijuana.…”